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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.68, 2,006.25 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.68, 2,006.25 and 363.79 is: 545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.68 : 2,006.25 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.68/2,006.25 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.68x = 2,006.25 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.68x = 729,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,853.69/1,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.61

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