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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.94, 2,198.88 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.94, 2,198.88 and 370.29 is: 555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.94 : 2,198.88 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.94/2,198.88 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.94x = 2,198.88 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.94x = 814,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,232.91/1,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.44

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