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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.38, 1,955.05 and 378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.38, 1,955.05 and 378.90 is: 568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.38 : 1,955.05 = 378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.38/1,955.05 = 378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.38x = 1,955.05 × 378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.38x = 740,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,767.50/1,303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.34

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