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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.83, 2,006.74 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.83, 2,006.74 and 363.93 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.83 : 2,006.74 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.83/2,006.74 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.83x = 2,006.74 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.83x = 730,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,312.89/1,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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