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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.77, 2,013.94 and 368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.77, 2,013.94 and 368.65 is: 552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.77 : 2,013.94 = 368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.77/2,013.94 = 368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.77x = 2,013.94 × 368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.77x = 742,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,438.98/1,342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.92

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