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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.28, 2,004.40 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.28, 2,004.40 and 362.37 is: 543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.28 : 2,004.40 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.28/2,004.40 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.28x = 2,004.40 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.28x = 726,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,334.43/1,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.55

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