Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.18, 2,010 and 366.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,340.18, 2,010 and 366.30 is: 549.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,340.18 : 2,010 = 366.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,340.18/2,010 = 366.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,340.18x = 2,010 × 366.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,340.18x = 736,263 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 736,263/1,340.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549.38
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