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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.25, 2,047.88 and 339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.25, 2,047.88 and 339.25 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.25 : 2,047.88 = 339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.25/2,047.88 = 339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.25x = 2,047.88 × 339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.25x = 694,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,741.59/1,365.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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