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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.04, 1,865.84 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.04, 1,865.84 and 366.30 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.04 : 1,865.84 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.04/1,865.84 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.04x = 1,865.84 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.04x = 683,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,457.19/1,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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