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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.20, 2,055.36 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.20, 2,055.36 and 396.32 is: 594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.20 : 2,055.36 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.20/2,055.36 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.20x = 2,055.36 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.20x = 814,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,580.28/1,370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.50

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