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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.22, 1,509.30 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.22, 1,509.30 and 356.50 is: 534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.22 : 1,509.30 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.22/1,509.30 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.22x = 1,509.30 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.22x = 538,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,067.34/1,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.74

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