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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.58, 2,012.43 and 367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.58, 2,012.43 and 367.55 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.58 : 2,012.43 = 367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.58/2,012.43 = 367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.58x = 2,012.43 × 367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.58x = 739,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,668.65/1,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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