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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.65, 1,868.52 and 368.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.65, 1,868.52 and 368.00 is: 552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.65 : 1,868.52 = 368.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.65/1,868.52 = 368.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.65x = 1,868.52 × 368.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.65x = 687,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,606.02/1,245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.01

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