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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.41, 2,006.16 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.41, 2,006.16 and 363.52 is: 545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.41 : 2,006.16 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.41/2,006.16 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.41x = 2,006.16 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.41x = 729,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,280.43/1,337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.29

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