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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.28, 2,006 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.28, 2,006 and 363.48 is: 545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.28 : 2,006 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.28/2,006 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.28x = 2,006 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.28x = 729,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,140.88/1,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.24

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