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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.28, 2,007.26 and 364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.28, 2,007.26 and 364.31 is: 546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.28 : 2,007.26 = 364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.28/2,007.26 = 364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.28x = 2,007.26 × 364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.28x = 731,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,253.03/1,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.41

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