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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.59, 2,003.43 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.59, 2,003.43 and 361.73 is: 542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.59 : 2,003.43 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.59/2,003.43 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.59x = 2,003.43 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.59x = 724,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,690.72/1,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.60

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