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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.84, 2,008.24 and 364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.84, 2,008.24 and 364.94 is: 547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.84 : 2,008.24 = 364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.84/2,008.24 = 364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.84x = 2,008.24 × 364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.84x = 732,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,887.11/1,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.40

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