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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.07, 2,016.15 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.07, 2,016.15 and 370.25 is: 555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.07 : 2,016.15 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.07/2,016.15 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.07x = 2,016.15 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.07x = 746,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,473.37/1,344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.38

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