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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.33, 2,328.52 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.33, 2,328.52 and 382.33 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.33 : 2,328.52 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.33/2,328.52 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.33x = 2,328.52 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.33x = 890,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,261.14/1,552.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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