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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.52, 1,866.35 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.52, 1,866.35 and 366.78 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.52 : 1,866.35 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.52/1,866.35 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.52x = 1,866.35 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.52x = 684,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,538.02/1,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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