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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340, 2,010 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340, 2,010 and 366 is: 549

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340 : 2,010 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340/2,010 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340x = 2,010 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340x = 735,660
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,660/1,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549

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