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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.32, 2,327.00 and 397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.32, 2,327.00 and 397.07 is: 595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.32 : 2,327.00 = 397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.32/2,327.00 = 397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.32x = 2,327.00 × 397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.32x = 923,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,985.72/1,551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.61

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