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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.20, 2,013.31 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.20, 2,013.31 and 368.30 is: 552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.20 : 2,013.31 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.20/2,013.31 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.20x = 2,013.31 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.20x = 741,494.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,494.17/1,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.45

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