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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233, 1,849.50 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233, 1,849.50 and 367.32 is: 550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233 : 1,849.50 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233/1,849.50 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233x = 1,849.50 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233x = 679,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,358.34/1,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.98

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