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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.18, 2,011.50 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.18, 2,011.50 and 367.16 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.18 : 2,011.50 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.18/2,011.50 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.18x = 2,011.50 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.18x = 738,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,532.28/1,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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