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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.76, 2,288.64 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.76, 2,288.64 and 371.50 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.76 : 2,288.64 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.76/2,288.64 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.76x = 2,288.64 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.76x = 850,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,216.46/1,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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