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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.42, 2,016.57 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.42, 2,016.57 and 370.56 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.42 : 2,016.57 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.42/2,016.57 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.42x = 2,016.57 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.42x = 747,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,260.18/1,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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