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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.25, 2,337.38 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.25, 2,337.38 and 404 is: 606

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.25 : 2,337.38 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.25/2,337.38 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.25x = 2,337.38 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.25x = 944,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,299.50/1,558.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606

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