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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.33, 1,506.72 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.33, 1,506.72 and 355.06 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.33 : 1,506.72 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.33/1,506.72 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.33x = 1,506.72 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.33x = 534,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,974.23/1,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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