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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.26, 2,091.40 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.26, 2,091.40 and 368.26 is: 552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.26 : 2,091.40 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.26/2,091.40 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.26x = 2,091.40 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.26x = 770,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,178.96/1,394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.39

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