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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.31, 1,857.15 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.31, 1,857.15 and 372.42 is: 558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.31 : 1,857.15 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.31/1,857.15 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.31x = 1,857.15 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.31x = 691,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,639.80/1,238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.54

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