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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004, 1,506 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004, 1,506 and 354.74 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004 : 1,506 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004/1,506 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004x = 1,506 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004x = 534,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,238.44/1,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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