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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.36, 2,291.04 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.36, 2,291.04 and 373.11 is: 559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.36 : 2,291.04 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.36/2,291.04 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.36x = 2,291.04 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.36x = 854,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,809.93/1,527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.67

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