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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.01, 1,857.28 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.01, 1,857.28 and 372.39 is: 558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.01 : 1,857.28 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.01/1,857.28 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.01x = 1,857.28 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.01x = 691,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,632.50/1,238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.66

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