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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.38, 1,853.34 and 369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.38, 1,853.34 and 369.67 is: 554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.38 : 1,853.34 = 369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.38/1,853.34 = 369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.38x = 1,853.34 × 369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.38x = 685,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,124.20/1,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.59

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