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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.45, 2,316.66 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.45, 2,316.66 and 390.20 is: 585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.45 : 2,316.66 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.45/2,316.66 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.45x = 2,316.66 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.45x = 903,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,949.15/1,544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.29

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