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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.36, 2,052.48 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.36, 2,052.48 and 394.50 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.36 : 2,052.48 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.36/2,052.48 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.36x = 2,052.48 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.36x = 809,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,703.36/1,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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