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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.76, 2,011.20 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.76, 2,011.20 and 366.96 is: 550.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.76 : 2,011.20 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.76/2,011.20 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.76x = 2,011.20 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.76x = 738,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,029.95/1,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.46

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