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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.62, 2,066.44 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.62, 2,066.44 and 351.62 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.62 : 2,066.44 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.62/2,066.44 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.62x = 2,066.44 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.62x = 726,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,601.63/1,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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