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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.29, 1,852.40 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.29, 1,852.40 and 369.40 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.29 : 1,852.40 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.29/1,852.40 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.29x = 1,852.40 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.29x = 684,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,279.34/1,235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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