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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.68, 2,290.04 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.68, 2,290.04 and 372.44 is: 558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.68 : 2,290.04 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.68/2,290.04 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.68x = 2,290.04 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.68x = 852,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,902.50/1,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.66

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