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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.00, 2,048.99 and 340.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.00, 2,048.99 and 340.00 is: 509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.00 : 2,048.99 = 340.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.00/2,048.99 = 340.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.00x = 2,048.99 × 340.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.00x = 696,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,646.36/1,366.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.99

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