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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.79, 2,066.68 and 337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.79, 2,066.68 and 337.79 is: 506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.79 : 2,066.68 = 337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.79/2,066.68 = 337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.79x = 2,066.68 × 337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.79x = 698,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,103.84/1,377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.68

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