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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.14, 2,013.21 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.14, 2,013.21 and 368.24 is: 552.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.14 : 2,013.21 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.14/2,013.21 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.14x = 2,013.21 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.14x = 741,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,344.45/1,342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.36

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