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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.24, 2,049.38 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.24, 2,049.38 and 340.24 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.24 : 2,049.38 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.24/2,049.38 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.24x = 2,049.38 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.24x = 697,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,281.05/1,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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