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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.53, 1,509.80 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.53, 1,509.80 and 357.27 is: 535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.53 : 1,509.80 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.53/1,509.80 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.53x = 1,509.80 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.53x = 539,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,406.25/1,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.91

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