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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.08, 2,004.12 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.08, 2,004.12 and 362.18 is: 543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.08 : 2,004.12 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.08/2,004.12 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.08x = 2,004.12 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.08x = 725,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,857.19/1,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.27

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