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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006, 1,509.22 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006, 1,509.22 and 356.72 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006 : 1,509.22 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006/1,509.22 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006x = 1,509.22 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006x = 538,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,368.96/1,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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