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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.36, 1,848.68 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.36, 1,848.68 and 366.68 is: 550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.36 : 1,848.68 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.36/1,848.68 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.36x = 1,848.68 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.36x = 677,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,873.98/1,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.06

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