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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.32, 2,325.45 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.32, 2,325.45 and 380.30 is: 570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.32 : 2,325.45 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.32/2,325.45 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.32x = 2,325.45 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.32x = 884,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,368.64/1,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.44

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