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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.27, 1,953.71 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.27, 1,953.71 and 377.85 is: 566.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.27 : 1,953.71 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.27/1,953.71 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.27x = 1,953.71 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.27x = 738,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,209.32/1,302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.86

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