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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.84, 2,003.78 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.84, 2,003.78 and 361.95 is: 542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.84 : 2,003.78 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.84/2,003.78 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.84x = 2,003.78 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.84x = 725,258.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,258.15/1,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.92

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