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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.35, 1,953.22 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.35, 1,953.22 and 377.66 is: 566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.35 : 1,953.22 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.35/1,953.22 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.35x = 1,953.22 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.35x = 737,653.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,653.07/1,302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.40

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