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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.38, 1,506.60 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.38, 1,506.60 and 355.16 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.38 : 1,506.60 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.38/1,506.60 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.38x = 1,506.60 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.38x = 535,087.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,087.82/1,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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