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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.51, 2,013.83 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.51, 2,013.83 and 368.62 is: 552.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.51 : 2,013.83 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.51/2,013.83 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.51x = 2,013.83 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.51x = 742,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,336.17/1,342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.95

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