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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.88, 2,240.66 and 398.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.88, 2,240.66 and 398.36 is: 597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.88 : 2,240.66 = 398.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.88/2,240.66 = 398.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.88x = 2,240.66 × 398.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.88x = 892,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,589.32/1,493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.50

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