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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.30, 2,049.51 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.30, 2,049.51 and 392.38 is: 588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.30 : 2,049.51 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.30/2,049.51 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.30x = 2,049.51 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.30x = 804,186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,186.73/1,366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.59

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