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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.50, 2,330.26 and 399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.50, 2,330.26 and 399.26 is: 598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.50 : 2,330.26 = 399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.50/2,330.26 = 399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.50x = 2,330.26 × 399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.50x = 930,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,379.61/1,553.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.89

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