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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.01, 1,857.08 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.01, 1,857.08 and 372.25 is: 558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.01 : 1,857.08 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.01/1,857.08 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.01x = 1,857.08 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.01x = 691,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,298.03/1,238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.39

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