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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.41, 2,003.15 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.41, 2,003.15 and 361.53 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.41 : 2,003.15 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.41/2,003.15 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.41x = 2,003.15 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.41x = 724,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,199.72/1,335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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