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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.50, 2,013.66 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.50, 2,013.66 and 368.61 is: 552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.50 : 2,013.66 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.50/2,013.66 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.50x = 2,013.66 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.50x = 742,255.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,255.21/1,342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.89

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