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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.98, 2,009.97 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.98, 2,009.97 and 366.23 is: 549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.98 : 2,009.97 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.98/2,009.97 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.98x = 2,009.97 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.98x = 736,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,111.31/1,339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.35

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