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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.30, 2,016.08 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.30, 2,016.08 and 370.16 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.30 : 2,016.08 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.30/2,016.08 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.30x = 2,016.08 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.30x = 746,272.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,272.17/1,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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