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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.38, 2,006.17 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.38, 2,006.17 and 363.47 is: 545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.38 : 2,006.17 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.38/2,006.17 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.38x = 2,006.17 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.38x = 729,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,171.67/1,337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.23

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