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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.64, 2,196.96 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.64, 2,196.96 and 369 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.64 : 2,196.96 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.64/2,196.96 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.64x = 2,196.96 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.64x = 810,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,678.24/1,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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