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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.03, 2,002.38 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.03, 2,002.38 and 361.20 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.03 : 2,002.38 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.03/2,002.38 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.03x = 2,002.38 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.03x = 723,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,259.66/1,335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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