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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.36, 2,050.64 and 393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.36, 2,050.64 and 393.20 is: 589.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.36 : 2,050.64 = 393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.36/2,050.64 = 393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.36x = 2,050.64 × 393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.36x = 806,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,311.65/1,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.68

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