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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.40, 2,002.94 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.40, 2,002.94 and 361.58 is: 542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.40 : 2,002.94 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.40/2,002.94 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.40x = 2,002.94 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.40x = 724,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,223.05/1,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.33

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