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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.91, 2,066.90 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.91, 2,066.90 and 337.92 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.91 : 2,066.90 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.91/2,066.90 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.91x = 2,066.90 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.91x = 698,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,446.85/1,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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