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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.07, 2,002.32 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.07, 2,002.32 and 361.18 is: 541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.07 : 2,002.32 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.07/2,002.32 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.07x = 2,002.32 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.07x = 723,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,197.94/1,335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.69

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