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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.38, 1,857.75 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.38, 1,857.75 and 372.58 is: 558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.38 : 1,857.75 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.38/1,857.75 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.38x = 1,857.75 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.38x = 692,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,160.50/1,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.92

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