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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.08, 1,857.40 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.08, 1,857.40 and 360.60 is: 540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.08 : 1,857.40 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.08/1,857.40 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.08x = 1,857.40 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.08x = 669,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,779.34/1,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.98

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