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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.44, 2,052.67 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.44, 2,052.67 and 342.44 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.44 : 2,052.67 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.44/2,052.67 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.44x = 2,052.67 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.44x = 702,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,916.31/1,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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