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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.37, 1,506.77 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.37, 1,506.77 and 355.11 is: 532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.37 : 1,506.77 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.37/1,506.77 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.37x = 1,506.77 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.37x = 535,069.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,069.09/1,004.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.74

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