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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.82, 2,308.22 and 384.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.82, 2,308.22 and 384.57 is: 576.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.82 : 2,308.22 = 384.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.82/2,308.22 = 384.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.82x = 2,308.22 × 384.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.82x = 887,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,670.24/1,538.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.85

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