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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394, 2,091.04 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394, 2,091.04 and 368 is: 552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394 : 2,091.04 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394/2,091.04 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394x = 2,091.04 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394x = 769,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,502.72/1,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.01

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