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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.37, 2,011.69 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.37, 2,011.69 and 367.24 is: 550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.37 : 2,011.69 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.37/2,011.69 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.37x = 2,011.69 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.37x = 738,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,773.04/1,341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.76

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