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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.26, 2,005.81 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.26, 2,005.81 and 363.29 is: 544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.26 : 2,005.81 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.26/2,005.81 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.26x = 2,005.81 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.26x = 728,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,681.82/1,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.91

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