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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.68, 2,330.37 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.68, 2,330.37 and 399.43 is: 599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.68 : 2,330.37 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.68/2,330.37 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.68x = 2,330.37 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.68x = 930,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,822.60/1,553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.11

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