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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.55, 1,512.92 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.55, 1,512.92 and 350.33 is: 525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.55 : 1,512.92 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.55/1,512.92 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.55x = 1,512.92 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.55x = 530,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,014.57/1,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.52

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