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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.16, 1,917.24 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.16, 1,917.24 and 366.16 is: 549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.16 : 1,917.24 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.16/1,917.24 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.16x = 1,917.24 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.16x = 702,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,016.60/1,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.24

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