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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.67, 2,003.63 and 361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.67, 2,003.63 and 361.78 is: 542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.67 : 2,003.63 = 361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.67/2,003.63 = 361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.67x = 2,003.63 × 361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.67x = 724,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,873.26/1,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.70

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