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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.62, 2,013.75 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.62, 2,013.75 and 368.55 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.62 : 2,013.75 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.62/2,013.75 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.62x = 2,013.75 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.62x = 742,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,167.56/1,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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