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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.98, 2,077.47 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.98, 2,077.47 and 358.98 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.98 : 2,077.47 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.98/2,077.47 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.98x = 2,077.47 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.98x = 745,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,770.18/1,384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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