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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.47, 2,112.71 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.47, 2,112.71 and 368.39 is: 552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.47 : 2,112.71 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.47/2,112.71 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.47x = 2,112.71 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.47x = 778,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,288.83/1,408.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.58

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