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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.38, 2,016.68 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.38, 2,016.68 and 370.55 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.38 : 2,016.68 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.38/2,016.68 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.38x = 2,016.68 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.38x = 747,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,283.96/1,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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