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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.62, 2,004.79 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.62, 2,004.79 and 362.82 is: 544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.62 : 2,004.79 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.62/2,004.79 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.62x = 2,004.79 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.62x = 727,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,366.07/1,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.19

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