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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.04, 1,836.08 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.04, 1,836.08 and 358.44 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.04 : 1,836.08 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.04/1,836.08 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.04x = 1,836.08 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.04x = 658,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,124.52/1,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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