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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.02, 2,328.12 and 397.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.02, 2,328.12 and 397.77 is: 596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.02 : 2,328.12 = 397.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.02/2,328.12 = 397.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.02x = 2,328.12 × 397.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.02x = 926,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,056.29/1,552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.68

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