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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.04, 2,012.70 and 367.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.04, 2,012.70 and 367.91 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.04 : 2,012.70 = 367.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.04/2,012.70 = 367.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.04x = 2,012.70 × 367.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.04x = 740,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,490.62/1,342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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