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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.51, 2,330.30 and 399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.51, 2,330.30 and 399.26 is: 598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.51 : 2,330.30 = 399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.51/2,330.30 = 399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.51x = 2,330.30 × 399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.51x = 930,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,402.40/1,553.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.90

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