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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.31, 2,184.44 and 360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.31, 2,184.44 and 360.67 is: 541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.31 : 2,184.44 = 360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.31/2,184.44 = 360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.31x = 2,184.44 × 360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.31x = 787,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,861.97/1,456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.00

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