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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.82, 2,011.32 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.82, 2,011.32 and 366.84 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.82 : 2,011.32 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.82/2,011.32 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.82x = 2,011.32 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.82x = 737,832.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,832.63/1,340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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