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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.72, 2,016.90 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.72, 2,016.90 and 370.80 is: 556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.72 : 2,016.90 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.72/2,016.90 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.72x = 2,016.90 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.72x = 747,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,866.52/1,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.15

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