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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.57, 1,507.05 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.57, 1,507.05 and 355.76 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.57 : 1,507.05 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.57/1,507.05 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.57x = 1,507.05 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.57x = 536,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,144.73/1,004.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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