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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.00, 2,215.51 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.00, 2,215.51 and 381.38 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.00 : 2,215.51 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.00/2,215.51 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.00x = 2,215.51 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.00x = 844,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,940.60/1,477.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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