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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.71, 2,003.72 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.71, 2,003.72 and 361.89 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.71 : 2,003.72 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.71/2,003.72 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.71x = 2,003.72 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.71x = 725,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,124.42/1,335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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