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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.60, 2,013.91 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.60, 2,013.91 and 368.71 is: 553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.60 : 2,013.91 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.60/2,013.91 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.60x = 2,013.91 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.60x = 742,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,542.80/1,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.06

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