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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.55, 1,508.46 and 356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.55, 1,508.46 and 356.29 is: 534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.55 : 1,508.46 = 356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.55/1,508.46 = 356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.55x = 1,508.46 × 356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.55x = 537,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,449.21/1,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.48

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