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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.62, 2,008.06 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.62, 2,008.06 and 364.82 is: 547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.62 : 2,008.06 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.62/2,008.06 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.62x = 2,008.06 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.62x = 732,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,580.45/1,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.27

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