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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.63, 1,849.00 and 366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.63, 1,849.00 and 366.95 is: 550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.63 : 1,849.00 = 366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.63/1,849.00 = 366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.63x = 1,849.00 × 366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.63x = 678,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,480.39/1,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.44

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