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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.76, 2,066.65 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.76, 2,066.65 and 337.77 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.76 : 2,066.65 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.76/2,066.65 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.76x = 2,066.65 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.76x = 698,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,051.53/1,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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