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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.16, 2,104.68 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.16, 2,104.68 and 363.16 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.16 : 2,104.68 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.16/2,104.68 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.16x = 2,104.68 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.16x = 764,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,335.59/1,403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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