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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.02, 2,304.04 and 381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.02, 2,304.04 and 381.77 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.02 : 2,304.04 = 381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.02/2,304.04 = 381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.02x = 2,304.04 × 381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.02x = 879,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,620.08/1,536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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