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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.38, 2,005.81 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.38, 2,005.81 and 363.35 is: 544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.38 : 2,005.81 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.38/2,005.81 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.38x = 2,005.81 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.38x = 728,811.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,811.06/1,337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.95

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