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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381, 2,071.52 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381, 2,071.52 and 355 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381 : 2,071.52 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381/2,071.52 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381x = 2,071.52 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381x = 735,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,389.60/1,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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