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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.65, 2,198.46 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.65, 2,198.46 and 369.99 is: 554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.65 : 2,198.46 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.65/2,198.46 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.65x = 2,198.46 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.65x = 813,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,408.22/1,465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.98

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