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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.01, 2,017.28 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.01, 2,017.28 and 370.90 is: 556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.01 : 2,017.28 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.01/2,017.28 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.01x = 2,017.28 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.01x = 748,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,205.04/1,345.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.28

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