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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.64, 1,506.66 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.64, 1,506.66 and 355.96 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.64 : 1,506.66 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.64/1,506.66 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.64x = 1,506.66 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.64x = 536,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,310.69/1,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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