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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.80, 1,507.35 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.80, 1,507.35 and 355.49 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.80 : 1,507.35 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.80/1,507.35 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.80x = 1,507.35 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.80x = 535,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,840.31/1,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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