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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.76, 2,308.10 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.76, 2,308.10 and 384.52 is: 576.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.76 : 2,308.10 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.76/2,308.10 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.76x = 2,308.10 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.76x = 887,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,510.61/1,538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.77

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