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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.85, 2,015.77 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.85, 2,015.77 and 369.96 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.85 : 2,015.77 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.85/2,015.77 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.85x = 2,015.77 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.85x = 745,754.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,754.27/1,343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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