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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.45, 2,304.66 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.45, 2,304.66 and 382.20 is: 573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.45 : 2,304.66 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.45/2,304.66 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.45x = 2,304.66 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.45x = 880,841.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,841.05/1,536.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.30

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