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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.37, 1,953.16 and 378.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.37, 1,953.16 and 378.00 is: 566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.37 : 1,953.16 = 378.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.37/1,953.16 = 378.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.37x = 1,953.16 × 378.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.37x = 738,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,282.82/1,302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.88

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