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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.84, 1,507.04 and 355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.84, 1,507.04 and 355.58 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.84 : 1,507.04 = 355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.84/1,507.04 = 355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.84x = 1,507.04 × 355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.84x = 535,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,870.95/1,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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