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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.49, 1,508.46 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.49, 1,508.46 and 356.28 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.49 : 1,508.46 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.49/1,508.46 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.49x = 1,508.46 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.49x = 537,434.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,434.13/1,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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