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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.66, 2,015.25 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.66, 2,015.25 and 369.50 is: 554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.66 : 2,015.25 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.66/2,015.25 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.66x = 2,015.25 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.66x = 744,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,624.80/1,343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.18

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