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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.44, 2,055.36 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.44, 2,055.36 and 396.28 is: 594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.44 : 2,055.36 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.44/2,055.36 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.44x = 2,055.36 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.44x = 814,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,498.06/1,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.33

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