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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.43, 1,952.43 and 377.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.43, 1,952.43 and 377.00 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.43 : 1,952.43 = 377.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.43/1,952.43 = 377.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.43x = 1,952.43 × 377.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.43x = 736,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,056.35/1,301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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