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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.05, 2,015.85 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.05, 2,015.85 and 369.92 is: 554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.05 : 2,015.85 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.05/2,015.85 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.05x = 2,015.85 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.05x = 745,703.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,703.23/1,344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.82

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