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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.13, 2,012.93 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.13, 2,012.93 and 368.30 is: 552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.13 : 2,012.93 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.13/2,012.93 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.13x = 2,012.93 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.13x = 741,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,360.28/1,342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.38

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