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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138, 1,707 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138, 1,707 and 368.52 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138 : 1,707 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138/1,707 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138x = 1,707 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138x = 629,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,063.64/1,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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