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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.10, 1,508.25 and 355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.10, 1,508.25 and 355.75 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.10 : 1,508.25 = 355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.10/1,508.25 = 355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.10x = 1,508.25 × 355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.10x = 536,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,557.50/1,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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