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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.14, 2,197.71 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.14, 2,197.71 and 369.50 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.14 : 2,197.71 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.14/2,197.71 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.14x = 2,197.71 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.14x = 812,053.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,053.85/1,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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