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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.88, 1,506.96 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.88, 1,506.96 and 355.44 is: 533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.88 : 1,506.96 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.88/1,506.96 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.88x = 1,506.96 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.88x = 535,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,633.86/1,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.03

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