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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.43, 2,112.46 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.43, 2,112.46 and 368.37 is: 552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.43 : 2,112.46 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.43/2,112.46 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.43x = 2,112.46 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.43x = 778,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,165.97/1,408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.50

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