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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.36, 2,336 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.36, 2,336 and 403 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.36 : 2,336 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.36/2,336 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.36x = 2,336 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.36x = 941,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,408/1,557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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