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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.76, 2,013.80 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.76, 2,013.80 and 368.92 is: 553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.76 : 2,013.80 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.76/2,013.80 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.76x = 2,013.80 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.76x = 742,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,931.10/1,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.29

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