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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.22, 2,002.83 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.22, 2,002.83 and 361.32 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.22 : 2,002.83 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.22/2,002.83 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.22x = 2,002.83 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.22x = 723,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,661.34/1,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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