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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.27, 1,507.13 and 355.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.27, 1,507.13 and 355.01 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.27 : 1,507.13 = 355.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.27/1,507.13 = 355.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.27x = 1,507.13 × 355.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.27x = 535,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,043.48/1,004.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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