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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.26, 2,295.40 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.26, 2,295.40 and 376.02 is: 564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.26 : 2,295.40 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.26/2,295.40 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.26x = 2,295.40 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.26x = 863,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,116.31/1,530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.03

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