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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.16, 1,578.40 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.16, 1,578.40 and 368 is: 552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.16 : 1,578.40 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.16/1,578.40 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.16x = 1,578.40 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.16x = 580,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,851.20/1,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.06

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