Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.16, 2,016 and 370.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,344.16, 2,016 and 370.40 is: 555.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,344.16 : 2,016 = 370.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,344.16/2,016 = 370.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,344.16x = 2,016 × 370.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,344.16x = 746,726.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,726.40/1,344.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555.53
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