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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.50, 2,091.79 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.50, 2,091.79 and 368.50 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.50 : 2,091.79 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.50/2,091.79 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.50x = 2,091.79 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.50x = 770,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,824.62/1,394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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