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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.25, 2,043.39 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.25, 2,043.39 and 336.25 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.25 : 2,043.39 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.25/2,043.39 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.25x = 2,043.39 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.25x = 687,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,089.89/1,362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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