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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.77, 2,003.69 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.77, 2,003.69 and 361.85 is: 542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.77 : 2,003.69 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.77/2,003.69 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.77x = 2,003.69 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.77x = 725,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,035.35/1,335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.78

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