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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.58, 1,507.12 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.58, 1,507.12 and 355.32 is: 533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.58 : 1,507.12 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.58/1,507.12 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.58x = 1,507.12 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.58x = 535,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,509.88/1,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.07

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