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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.58, 2,057.28 and 397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.58, 2,057.28 and 397.72 is: 596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.58 : 2,057.28 = 397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.58/2,057.28 = 397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.58x = 2,057.28 × 397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.58x = 818,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,221.40/1,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.55

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