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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.10, 2,002.61 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.10, 2,002.61 and 361.23 is: 541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.10 : 2,002.61 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.10/2,002.61 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.10x = 2,002.61 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.10x = 723,396.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,396.00/1,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.83

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