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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.20, 2,014.64 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.20, 2,014.64 and 369.20 is: 553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.20 : 2,014.64 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.20/2,014.64 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.20x = 2,014.64 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.20x = 743,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,805.09/1,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.76

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