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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.79, 2,015.33 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.79, 2,015.33 and 369.66 is: 554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.79 : 2,015.33 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.79/2,015.33 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.79x = 2,015.33 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.79x = 744,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,985.04/1,343.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.39

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