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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.45, 2,003.19 and 361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.45, 2,003.19 and 361.65 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.45 : 2,003.19 = 361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.45/2,003.19 = 361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.45x = 2,003.19 × 361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.45x = 724,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,453.66/1,335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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