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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.22, 2,013.33 and 368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.22, 2,013.33 and 368.33 is: 552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.22 : 2,013.33 = 368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.22/2,013.33 = 368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.22x = 2,013.33 × 368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.22x = 741,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,569.84/1,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.50

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