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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.53, 2,303.26 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.53, 2,303.26 and 381.28 is: 571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.53 : 2,303.26 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.53/2,303.26 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.53x = 2,303.26 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.53x = 878,186.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,186.97/1,535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.91

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