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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.66, 1,508.69 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.66, 1,508.69 and 356.85 is: 535.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.66 : 1,508.69 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.66/1,508.69 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.66x = 1,508.69 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.66x = 538,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,376.03/1,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.35

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