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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.69, 2,351.50 and 397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.69, 2,351.50 and 397.64 is: 596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.69 : 2,351.50 = 397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.69/2,351.50 = 397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.69x = 2,351.50 × 397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.69x = 935,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,055.34/1,567.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.46

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