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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.07, 1,506.30 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.07, 1,506.30 and 355.26 is: 532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.07 : 1,506.30 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.07/1,506.30 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.07x = 1,506.30 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.07x = 535,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,128.14/1,004.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.96

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