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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.51, 2,066.28 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.51, 2,066.28 and 337.52 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.51 : 2,066.28 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.51/2,066.28 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.51x = 2,066.28 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.51x = 697,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,409.14/1,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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