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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.48, 2,021.28 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.48, 2,021.28 and 373.56 is: 560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.48 : 2,021.28 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.48/2,021.28 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.48x = 2,021.28 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.48x = 755,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,069.36/1,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.36

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