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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.88, 2,017.27 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.88, 2,017.27 and 370.96 is: 556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.88 : 2,017.27 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.88/2,017.27 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.88x = 2,017.27 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.88x = 748,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,315.47/1,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.42

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