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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.15, 2,002.72 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.15, 2,002.72 and 361.25 is: 541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.15 : 2,002.72 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.15/2,002.72 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.15x = 2,002.72 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.15x = 723,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,480.79/1,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.87

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