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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.84, 2,326.08 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.84, 2,326.08 and 396.50 is: 594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.84 : 2,326.08 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.84/2,326.08 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.84x = 2,326.08 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.84x = 922,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,290.72/1,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.70

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