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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.06, 2,015.88 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.06, 2,015.88 and 370.26 is: 555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.06 : 2,015.88 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.06/2,015.88 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.06x = 2,015.88 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.06x = 746,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,399.73/1,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.33

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