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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.68, 1,952.24 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.68, 1,952.24 and 376.96 is: 565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.68 : 1,952.24 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.68/1,952.24 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.68x = 1,952.24 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.68x = 735,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,916.39/1,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.36

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