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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370, 2,055.28 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370, 2,055.28 and 396.02 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370 : 2,055.28 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370/2,055.28 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370x = 2,055.28 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370x = 813,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,931.99/1,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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