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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.54, 2,033.14 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.54, 2,033.14 and 368.43 is: 552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.54 : 2,033.14 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.54/2,033.14 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.54x = 2,033.14 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.54x = 749,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,069.77/1,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.60

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