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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.25, 2,002.87 and 361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.25, 2,002.87 and 361.42 is: 542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.25 : 2,002.87 = 361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.25/2,002.87 = 361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.25x = 2,002.87 × 361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.25x = 723,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,880.48/1,335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.13

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