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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.95, 2,012.99 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.95, 2,012.99 and 368.03 is: 552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.95 : 2,012.99 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.95/2,012.99 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.95x = 2,012.99 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.95x = 740,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,828.80/1,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.06

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