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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.31, 2,007.56 and 364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.31, 2,007.56 and 364.39 is: 546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.31 : 2,007.56 = 364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.31/2,007.56 = 364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.31x = 2,007.56 × 364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.31x = 731,534.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,534.79/1,338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.61

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