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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.73, 2,006.37 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.73, 2,006.37 and 363.57 is: 545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.73 : 2,006.37 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.73/2,006.37 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.73x = 2,006.37 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.73x = 729,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,455.94/1,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.29

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