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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342, 2,012.69 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342, 2,012.69 and 368.18 is: 552.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342 : 2,012.69 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342/2,012.69 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342x = 2,012.69 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342x = 741,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,032.20/1,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.18

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