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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.27, 2,005.88 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.27, 2,005.88 and 363.33 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.27 : 2,005.88 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.27/2,005.88 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.27x = 2,005.88 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.27x = 728,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,794.56/1,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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