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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.74, 2,240.46 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.74, 2,240.46 and 398.22 is: 597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.74 : 2,240.46 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.74/2,240.46 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.74x = 2,240.46 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.74x = 892,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,182.79/1,493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.28

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