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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.52, 2,016.82 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.52, 2,016.82 and 370.64 is: 555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.52 : 2,016.82 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.52/2,016.82 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.52x = 2,016.82 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.52x = 747,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,514.16/1,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.97

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