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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.55, 2,007.61 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.55, 2,007.61 and 364.43 is: 546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.55 : 2,007.61 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.55/2,007.61 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.55x = 2,007.61 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.55x = 731,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,637.42/1,338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.59

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