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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.24, 2,196.27 and 368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.24, 2,196.27 and 368.53 is: 552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.24 : 2,196.27 = 368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.24/2,196.27 = 368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.24x = 2,196.27 × 368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.24x = 809,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,391.38/1,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.77

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