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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.76, 2,285.62 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.76, 2,285.62 and 369.52 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.76 : 2,285.62 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.76/2,285.62 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.76x = 2,285.62 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.76x = 844,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,582.30/1,523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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