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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.99, 2,006.79 and 364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.99, 2,006.79 and 364.17 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.99 : 2,006.79 = 364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.99/2,006.79 = 364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.99x = 2,006.79 × 364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.99x = 730,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,811.35/1,337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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