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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.38, 2,073.57 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.38, 2,073.57 and 356.38 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.38 : 2,073.57 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.38/2,073.57 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.38x = 2,073.57 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.38x = 738,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,968.51/1,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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