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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.72, 2,014.08 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.72, 2,014.08 and 368.83 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.72 : 2,014.08 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.72/2,014.08 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.72x = 2,014.08 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.72x = 742,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,853.13/1,342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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