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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.96, 2,012.91 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.96, 2,012.91 and 368.06 is: 552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.96 : 2,012.91 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.96/2,012.91 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.96x = 2,012.91 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.96x = 740,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,871.65/1,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.08

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