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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.17, 2,002.88 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.17, 2,002.88 and 361.28 is: 541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.17 : 2,002.88 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.17/2,002.88 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.17x = 2,002.88 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.17x = 723,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,600.49/1,335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.95

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