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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.58, 1,935.63 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.58, 1,935.63 and 366.22 is: 549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.58 : 1,935.63 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.58/1,935.63 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.58x = 1,935.63 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.58x = 708,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,866.42/1,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.26

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