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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.26, 2,016.45 and 370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.26, 2,016.45 and 370.37 is: 555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.26 : 2,016.45 = 370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.26/2,016.45 = 370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.26x = 2,016.45 × 370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.26x = 746,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,832.59/1,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.57

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