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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.07, 2,077.59 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.07, 2,077.59 and 359.07 is: 538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.07 : 2,077.59 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.07/2,077.59 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.07x = 2,077.59 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.07x = 746,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,000.24/1,385.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.60

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