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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.24, 2,005.56 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.24, 2,005.56 and 363.42 is: 545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.24 : 2,005.56 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.24/2,005.56 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.24x = 2,005.56 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.24x = 728,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,860.62/1,337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.05

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