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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.38, 2,014.82 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.38, 2,014.82 and 369.36 is: 553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.38 : 2,014.82 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.38/2,014.82 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.38x = 2,014.82 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.38x = 744,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,193.92/1,343.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.97

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