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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.18, 2,002.90 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.18, 2,002.90 and 361.38 is: 542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.18 : 2,002.90 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.18/2,002.90 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.18x = 2,002.90 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.18x = 723,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,808.00/1,335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.11

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