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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.75, 2,077.13 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.75, 2,077.13 and 358.75 is: 538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.75 : 2,077.13 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.75/2,077.13 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.75x = 2,077.13 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.75x = 745,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,170.39/1,384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.13

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