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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.72, 2,008.05 and 364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.72, 2,008.05 and 364.81 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.72 : 2,008.05 = 364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.72/2,008.05 = 364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.72x = 2,008.05 × 364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.72x = 732,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,556.72/1,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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