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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.28, 2,240.01 and 397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.28, 2,240.01 and 397.62 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.28 : 2,240.01 = 397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.28/2,240.01 = 397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.28x = 2,240.01 × 397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.28x = 890,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,672.78/1,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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