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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.71, 2,005.22 and 362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.71, 2,005.22 and 362.89 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.71 : 2,005.22 = 362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.71/2,005.22 = 362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.71x = 2,005.22 × 362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.71x = 727,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,674.29/1,336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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