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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.72, 1,708.24 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.72, 1,708.24 and 368.96 is: 553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.72 : 1,708.24 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.72/1,708.24 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.72x = 1,708.24 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.72x = 630,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,272.23/1,138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.49

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