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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.38, 2,002.91 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.38, 2,002.91 and 361.55 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.38 : 2,002.91 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.38/2,002.91 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.38x = 2,002.91 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.38x = 724,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,155.31/1,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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