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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.42, 2,240.07 and 397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.42, 2,240.07 and 397.76 is: 596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.42 : 2,240.07 = 397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.42/2,240.07 = 397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.42x = 2,240.07 × 397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.42x = 890,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,999.04/1,493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.62

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