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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.30, 2,043.47 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.30, 2,043.47 and 336.30 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.30 : 2,043.47 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.30/2,043.47 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.30x = 2,043.47 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.30x = 687,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,218.96/1,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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