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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.31, 1,508.45 and 356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.31, 1,508.45 and 356.35 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.31 : 1,508.45 = 356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.31/1,508.45 = 356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.31x = 1,508.45 × 356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.31x = 537,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,534.38/1,005.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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