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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.49, 1,508.25 and 356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.49, 1,508.25 and 356.23 is: 534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.49 : 1,508.25 = 356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.49/1,508.25 = 356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.49x = 1,508.25 × 356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.49x = 537,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,283.90/1,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.35

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