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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.30, 2,199.42 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.30, 2,199.42 and 370.68 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.30 : 2,199.42 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.30/2,199.42 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.30x = 2,199.42 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.30x = 815,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,281.01/1,466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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