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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.66, 2,003.41 and 361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.66, 2,003.41 and 361.69 is: 542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.66 : 2,003.41 = 361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.66/2,003.41 = 361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.66x = 2,003.41 × 361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.66x = 724,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,613.36/1,335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.51

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