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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.28, 2,009 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.28, 2,009 and 365.48 is: 548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.28 : 2,009 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.28/2,009 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.28x = 2,009 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.28x = 734,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,249.32/1,339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.24

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