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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.00, 1,952.58 and 377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.00, 1,952.58 and 377.61 is: 566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.00 : 1,952.58 = 377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.00/1,952.58 = 377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.00x = 1,952.58 × 377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.00x = 737,317.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,317.75/1,302.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.30

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