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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.90, 2,213.84 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.90, 2,213.84 and 380.27 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.90 : 2,213.84 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.90/2,213.84 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.90x = 2,213.84 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.90x = 841,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,856.94/1,475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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