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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.52, 2,063.28 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.52, 2,063.28 and 335.52 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.52 : 2,063.28 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.52/2,063.28 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.52x = 2,063.28 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.52x = 692,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,271.71/1,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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