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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.46, 2,006.29 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.46, 2,006.29 and 363.54 is: 545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.46 : 2,006.29 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.46/2,006.29 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.46x = 2,006.29 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.46x = 729,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,355.73/1,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.33

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