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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.63, 2,003.19 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.63, 2,003.19 and 361.60 is: 542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.63 : 2,003.19 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.63/2,003.19 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.63x = 2,003.19 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.63x = 724,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,353.50/1,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.33

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