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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.40, 2,021.10 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.40, 2,021.10 and 360.22 is: 540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.40 : 2,021.10 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.40/2,021.10 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.40x = 2,021.10 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.40x = 728,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,040.64/1,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.33

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