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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.30, 2,013.37 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.30, 2,013.37 and 355.04 is: 532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.30 : 2,013.37 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.30/2,013.37 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.30x = 2,013.37 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.30x = 714,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,826.88/1,342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.54

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