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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.78, 2,021.32 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.78, 2,021.32 and 373.66 is: 560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.78 : 2,021.32 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.78/2,021.32 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.78x = 2,021.32 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.78x = 755,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,286.43/1,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.39

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