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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.59, 2,006.23 and 363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.59, 2,006.23 and 363.61 is: 545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.59 : 2,006.23 = 363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.59/2,006.23 = 363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.59x = 2,006.23 × 363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.59x = 729,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,485.29/1,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.37

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