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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.74, 2,007.91 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.74, 2,007.91 and 364.92 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.74 : 2,007.91 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.74/2,007.91 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.74x = 2,007.91 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.74x = 732,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,725.60/1,338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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