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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.09, 2,016.14 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.09, 2,016.14 and 370.20 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.09 : 2,016.14 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.09/2,016.14 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.09x = 2,016.14 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.09x = 746,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,365.81/1,344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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