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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.38, 1,523.06 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.38, 1,523.06 and 331.38 is: 497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.38 : 1,523.06 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.38/1,523.06 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.38x = 1,523.06 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.38x = 504,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,711.62/1,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.07

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