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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.30, 2,011.88 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.30, 2,011.88 and 367.40 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.30 : 2,011.88 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.30/2,011.88 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.30x = 2,011.88 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.30x = 739,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,157.85/1,341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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