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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.88, 1,506.30 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.88, 1,506.30 and 355.08 is: 532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.88 : 1,506.30 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.88/1,506.30 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.88x = 1,506.30 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.88x = 534,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,857.00/1,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.26

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