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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.56, 2,016.95 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.56, 2,016.95 and 370.66 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.56 : 2,016.95 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.56/2,016.95 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.56x = 2,016.95 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.56x = 747,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,593.73/1,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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