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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.79, 2,113.31 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.79, 2,113.31 and 368.78 is: 553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.79 : 2,113.31 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.79/2,113.31 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.79x = 2,113.31 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.79x = 779,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,349.90/1,408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.21

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