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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.42, 1,509.94 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.42, 1,509.94 and 357.22 is: 535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.42 : 1,509.94 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.42/1,509.94 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.42x = 1,509.94 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.42x = 539,380.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,380.77/1,006.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.94

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