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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.90, 2,308.37 and 384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.90, 2,308.37 and 384.65 is: 576.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.90 : 2,308.37 = 384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.90/2,308.37 = 384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.90x = 2,308.37 × 384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.90x = 887,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,901.06/1,538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.97

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