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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.99, 2,008.50 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.99, 2,008.50 and 365.07 is: 547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.99 : 2,008.50 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.99/2,008.50 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.99x = 2,008.50 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.99x = 733,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,243.10/1,338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.61

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