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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.97, 2,066.96 and 351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.97, 2,066.96 and 351.97 is: 527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.97 : 2,066.96 = 351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.97/2,066.96 = 351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.97x = 2,066.96 × 351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.97x = 727,506.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,506.15/1,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.96

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