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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.96, 1,924.20 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.96, 1,924.20 and 358.56 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.96 : 1,924.20 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.96/1,924.20 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.96x = 1,924.20 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.96x = 689,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,941.15/1,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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