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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.00, 2,014.27 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.00, 2,014.27 and 368.84 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.00 : 2,014.27 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.00/2,014.27 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.00x = 2,014.27 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.00x = 742,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,947.46/1,343.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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