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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.41, 2,076.63 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.41, 2,076.63 and 358.41 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.41 : 2,076.63 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.41/2,076.63 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.41x = 2,076.63 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.41x = 744,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,284.96/1,384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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