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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.36, 2,333.06 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.36, 2,333.06 and 385.38 is: 578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.36 : 2,333.06 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.36/2,333.06 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.36x = 2,333.06 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.36x = 899,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,118.57/1,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.08

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