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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.29, 2,005.97 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.29, 2,005.97 and 363.40 is: 545.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.29 : 2,005.97 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.29/2,005.97 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.29x = 2,005.97 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.29x = 728,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,969.50/1,337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.11

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