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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.03, 2,065.50 and 337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.03, 2,065.50 and 337.03 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.03 : 2,065.50 = 337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.03/2,065.50 = 337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.03x = 2,065.50 × 337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.03x = 696,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,141.92/1,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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