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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282, 1,923.32 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282, 1,923.32 and 370 is: 555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282 : 1,923.32 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282/1,923.32 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282x = 1,923.32 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282x = 711,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,628.40/1,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.09

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