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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.13, 2,002.47 and 361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.13, 2,002.47 and 361.01 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.13 : 2,002.47 = 361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.13/2,002.47 = 361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.13x = 2,002.47 × 361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.13x = 722,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,906.11/1,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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