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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.36, 1,853.04 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.36, 1,853.04 and 370.28 is: 555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.36 : 1,853.04 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.36/1,853.04 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.36x = 1,853.04 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.36x = 686,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,143.65/1,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.42

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