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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.02, 1,509.36 and 356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.02, 1,509.36 and 356.61 is: 535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.02 : 1,509.36 = 356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.02/1,509.36 = 356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.02x = 1,509.36 × 356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.02x = 538,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,252.87/1,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.03

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