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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.32, 1,520.12 and 355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.32, 1,520.12 and 355.33 is: 533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.32 : 1,520.12 = 355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.32/1,520.12 = 355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.32x = 1,520.12 × 355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.32x = 540,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,144.24/1,013.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.04

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