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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.40, 2,198.09 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.40, 2,198.09 and 369.77 is: 554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.40 : 2,198.09 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.40/2,198.09 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.40x = 2,198.09 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.40x = 812,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,777.67/1,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.65

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