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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.01, 2,195.93 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.01, 2,195.93 and 368.37 is: 552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.01 : 2,195.93 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.01/2,195.93 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.01x = 2,195.93 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.01x = 808,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,915.66/1,464.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.54

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