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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361, 2,041.50 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361, 2,041.50 and 335 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361 : 2,041.50 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361/2,041.50 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361x = 2,041.50 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361x = 683,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,902.50/1,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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