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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.76, 2,296.18 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.76, 2,296.18 and 376.50 is: 564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.76 : 2,296.18 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.76/2,296.18 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.76x = 2,296.18 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.76x = 864,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,511.77/1,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.76

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