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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.29, 2,284.94 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.29, 2,284.94 and 369.04 is: 553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.29 : 2,284.94 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.29/2,284.94 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.29x = 2,284.94 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.29x = 843,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,234.26/1,523.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.56

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