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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.47, 2,295.71 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.47, 2,295.71 and 376.22 is: 564.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.47 : 2,295.71 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.47/2,295.71 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.47x = 2,295.71 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.47x = 863,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,678.66/1,530.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.32

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