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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.32, 1,853.25 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.32, 1,853.25 and 369.56 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.32 : 1,853.25 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.32/1,853.25 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.32x = 1,853.25 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.32x = 684,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,890.32/1,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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