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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.04, 2,005.78 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.04, 2,005.78 and 363.22 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.04 : 2,005.78 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.04/2,005.78 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.04x = 2,005.78 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.04x = 728,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,539.41/1,337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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