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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.53, 2,330.28 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.53, 2,330.28 and 383.55 is: 575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.53 : 2,330.28 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.53/2,330.28 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.53x = 2,330.28 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.53x = 893,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,778.89/1,553.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.32

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