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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.16, 2,005.78 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.16, 2,005.78 and 363.28 is: 544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.16 : 2,005.78 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.16/2,005.78 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.16x = 2,005.78 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.16x = 728,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,659.76/1,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.93

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