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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242, 1,862.77 and 364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242, 1,862.77 and 364.31 is: 546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242 : 1,862.77 = 364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242/1,862.77 = 364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242x = 1,862.77 × 364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242x = 678,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,625.74/1,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.40

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