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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.50, 2,313.58 and 388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.50, 2,313.58 and 388.25 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.50 : 2,313.58 = 388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.50/2,313.58 = 388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.50x = 2,313.58 × 388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.50x = 898,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,247.44/1,542.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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