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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.84, 2,015.72 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.84, 2,015.72 and 369.94 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.84 : 2,015.72 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.84/2,015.72 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.84x = 2,015.72 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.84x = 745,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,695.46/1,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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