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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.53, 2,300.27 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.53, 2,300.27 and 379.28 is: 568.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.53 : 2,300.27 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.53/2,300.27 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.53x = 2,300.27 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.53x = 872,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,450.26/1,533.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.92

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