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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552, 2,328.14 and 397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552, 2,328.14 and 397.76 is: 596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552 : 2,328.14 = 397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552/2,328.14 = 397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552x = 2,328.14 × 397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552x = 926,040.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,040.97/1,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.68

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