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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.63, 2,282.44 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.63, 2,282.44 and 367.38 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.63 : 2,282.44 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.63/2,282.44 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.63x = 2,282.44 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.63x = 838,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,509.56/1,521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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