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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.32, 2,007.42 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.32, 2,007.42 and 364.40 is: 546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.32 : 2,007.42 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.32/2,007.42 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.32x = 2,007.42 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.32x = 731,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,499.97/1,338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.58

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