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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.44, 1,506.74 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.44, 1,506.74 and 355.24 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.44 : 1,506.74 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.44/1,506.74 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.44x = 1,506.74 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.44x = 535,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,254.32/1,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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