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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.83, 2,003.81 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.83, 2,003.81 and 361.94 is: 542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.83 : 2,003.81 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.83/2,003.81 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.83x = 2,003.81 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.83x = 725,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,247.16/1,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.92

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