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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.68, 2,003.61 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.68, 2,003.61 and 361.76 is: 542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.68 : 2,003.61 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.68/2,003.61 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.68x = 2,003.61 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.68x = 724,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,825.95/1,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.67

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