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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.38, 1,523.78 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.38, 1,523.78 and 366.13 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.38 : 1,523.78 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.38/1,523.78 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.38x = 1,523.78 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.38x = 557,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,901.57/1,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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