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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.99, 1,506.00 and 354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.99, 1,506.00 and 354.27 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.99 : 1,506.00 = 354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.99/1,506.00 = 354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.99x = 1,506.00 × 354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.99x = 533,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,529.96/1,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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