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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.30, 2,002.94 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.30, 2,002.94 and 361.47 is: 542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.30 : 2,002.94 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.30/2,002.94 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.30x = 2,002.94 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.30x = 724,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,002.72/1,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.20

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