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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.72, 2,291.66 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.72, 2,291.66 and 373.48 is: 560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.72 : 2,291.66 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.72/2,291.66 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.72x = 2,291.66 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.72x = 855,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,889.18/1,527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.24

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