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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.20, 2,286.28 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.20, 2,286.28 and 369.95 is: 554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.20 : 2,286.28 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.20/2,286.28 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.20x = 2,286.28 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.20x = 845,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,809.29/1,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.92

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