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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.53, 1,866.75 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.53, 1,866.75 and 367.00 is: 550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.53 : 1,866.75 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.53/1,866.75 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.53x = 1,866.75 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.53x = 685,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,091.21/1,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.48

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