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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.01, 2,004.12 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.01, 2,004.12 and 362.12 is: 543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.01 : 2,004.12 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.01/2,004.12 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.01x = 2,004.12 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.01x = 725,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,721.91/1,336.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.20

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