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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.38, 2,029.98 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.38, 2,029.98 and 366.18 is: 549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.38 : 2,029.98 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.38/2,029.98 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.38x = 2,029.98 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.38x = 743,328.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,328.84/1,353.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.24

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