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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006, 1,508.64 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006, 1,508.64 and 356.56 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006 : 1,508.64 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006/1,508.64 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006x = 1,508.64 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006x = 537,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,920.68/1,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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