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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550, 2,324.82 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550, 2,324.82 and 395.76 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550 : 2,324.82 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550/2,324.82 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550x = 2,324.82 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550x = 920,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,070.76/1,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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