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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.88, 2,095.31 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.88, 2,095.31 and 370.88 is: 556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.88 : 2,095.31 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.88/2,095.31 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.88x = 2,095.31 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.88x = 777,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,099.02/1,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.31

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