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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.44, 1,509.50 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.44, 1,509.50 and 357.08 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.44 : 1,509.50 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.44/1,509.50 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.44x = 1,509.50 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.44x = 539,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,012.26/1,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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