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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.50, 2,011.94 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.50, 2,011.94 and 367.68 is: 551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.50 : 2,011.94 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.50/2,011.94 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.50x = 2,011.94 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.50x = 739,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,750.10/1,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.44

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