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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.94, 1,521.36 and 364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.94, 1,521.36 and 364.77 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.94 : 1,521.36 = 364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.94/1,521.36 = 364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.94x = 1,521.36 × 364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.94x = 554,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,946.49/1,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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