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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.30, 2,034.44 and 382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.30, 2,034.44 and 382.40 is: 573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.30 : 2,034.44 = 382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.30/2,034.44 = 382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.30x = 2,034.44 × 382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.30x = 777,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,959.68/1,356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.59

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