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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.68, 2,005.16 and 362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.68, 2,005.16 and 362.78 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.68 : 2,005.16 = 362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.68/2,005.16 = 362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.68x = 2,005.16 × 362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.68x = 727,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,427.62/1,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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