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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.56, 2,108.33 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.56, 2,108.33 and 365.55 is: 548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.56 : 2,108.33 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.56/2,108.33 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.56x = 2,108.33 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.56x = 770,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,698.20/1,405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.32

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