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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.88, 2,005.07 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.88, 2,005.07 and 362.85 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.88 : 2,005.07 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.88/2,005.07 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.88x = 2,005.07 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.88x = 727,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,537.84/1,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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