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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.03, 2,020.39 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.03, 2,020.39 and 373 is: 559.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.03 : 2,020.39 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.03/2,020.39 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.03x = 2,020.39 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.03x = 753,603.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,603.61/1,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.46

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