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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.51, 1,507.36 and 347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.51, 1,507.36 and 347.25 is: 520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.51 : 1,507.36 = 347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.51/1,507.36 = 347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.51x = 1,507.36 × 347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.51x = 523,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,430.76/1,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.56

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