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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185, 1,777.44 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185, 1,777.44 and 363.27 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185 : 1,777.44 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185/1,777.44 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185x = 1,777.44 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185x = 645,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,690.63/1,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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