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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.31, 2,058.47 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.31, 2,058.47 and 398.44 is: 597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.31 : 2,058.47 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.31/2,058.47 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.31x = 2,058.47 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.31x = 820,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,178.86/1,372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.66

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