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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.83, 2,007.98 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.83, 2,007.98 and 364.85 is: 547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.83 : 2,007.98 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.83/2,007.98 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.83x = 2,007.98 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.83x = 732,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,609.68/1,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.20

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