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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.88, 2,302.34 and 380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.88, 2,302.34 and 380.63 is: 570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.88 : 2,302.34 = 380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.88/2,302.34 = 380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.88x = 2,302.34 × 380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.88x = 876,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,326.26/1,534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.94

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