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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.31, 2,049.47 and 340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.31, 2,049.47 and 340.31 is: 510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.31 : 2,049.47 = 340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.31/2,049.47 = 340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.31x = 2,049.47 × 340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.31x = 697,461.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,461.11/1,366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.47

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