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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.31, 1,853.27 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.31, 1,853.27 and 369.63 is: 554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.31 : 1,853.27 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.31/1,853.27 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.31x = 1,853.27 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.31x = 685,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,024.19/1,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.54

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