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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.38, 2,004.49 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.38, 2,004.49 and 362.40 is: 543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.38 : 2,004.49 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.38/2,004.49 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.38x = 2,004.49 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.38x = 726,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,427.18/1,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.58

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