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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.92, 2,038.48 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.92, 2,038.48 and 385.10 is: 577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.92 : 2,038.48 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.92/2,038.48 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.92x = 2,038.48 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.92x = 785,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,007.49/1,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.67

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