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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.50, 2,090.39 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.50, 2,090.39 and 367.50 is: 551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.50 : 2,090.39 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.50/2,090.39 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.50x = 2,090.39 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.50x = 768,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,218.33/1,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.29

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