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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.84, 1,508.88 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.84, 1,508.88 and 356.64 is: 535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.84 : 1,508.88 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.84/1,508.88 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.84x = 1,508.88 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.84x = 538,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,126.96/1,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.00

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