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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.56, 2,282.33 and 367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.56, 2,282.33 and 367.31 is: 550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.56 : 2,282.33 = 367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.56/2,282.33 = 367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.56x = 2,282.33 × 367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.56x = 838,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,322.63/1,521.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.96

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