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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.74, 2,058.99 and 385.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.74, 2,058.99 and 385.57 is: 578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.74 : 2,058.99 = 385.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.74/2,058.99 = 385.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.74x = 2,058.99 × 385.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.74x = 793,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,884.77/1,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.32

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