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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.48, 2,033.05 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.48, 2,033.05 and 368.37 is: 552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.48 : 2,033.05 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.48/2,033.05 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.48x = 2,033.05 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.48x = 748,914.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,914.63/1,355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.51

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