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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.34, 2,295.52 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.34, 2,295.52 and 376.10 is: 564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.34 : 2,295.52 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.34/2,295.52 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.34x = 2,295.52 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.34x = 863,345.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,345.07/1,530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.15

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