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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.66, 2,042.49 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.66, 2,042.49 and 335.66 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.66 : 2,042.49 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.66/2,042.49 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.66x = 2,042.49 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.66x = 685,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,582.19/1,361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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