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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.31, 1,506.51 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.31, 1,506.51 and 354.81 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.31 : 1,506.51 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.31/1,506.51 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.31x = 1,506.51 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.31x = 534,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,524.81/1,004.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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