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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.90, 1,850.85 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.90, 1,850.85 and 368.21 is: 552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.90 : 1,850.85 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.90/1,850.85 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.90x = 1,850.85 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.90x = 681,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,506.11/1,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.32

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