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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.80, 2,023.10 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.80, 2,023.10 and 361.61 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.80 : 2,023.10 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.80/2,023.10 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.80x = 2,023.10 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.80x = 731,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,573.19/1,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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