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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.52, 1,508.56 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.52, 1,508.56 and 356.32 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.52 : 1,508.56 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.52/1,508.56 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.52x = 1,508.56 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.52x = 537,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,530.10/1,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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