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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.69, 2,016.72 and 370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.69, 2,016.72 and 370.87 is: 556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.69 : 2,016.72 = 370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.69/2,016.72 = 370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.69x = 2,016.72 × 370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.69x = 747,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,940.95/1,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.22

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