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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.80, 2,003.81 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.80, 2,003.81 and 361.98 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.80 : 2,003.81 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.80/2,003.81 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.80x = 2,003.81 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.80x = 725,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,337.33/1,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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