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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.87, 2,008.36 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.87, 2,008.36 and 364.97 is: 547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.87 : 2,008.36 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.87/2,008.36 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.87x = 2,008.36 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.87x = 732,981.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,981.11/1,338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.46

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