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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.66, 1,524.21 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.66, 1,524.21 and 366.40 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.66 : 1,524.21 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.66/1,524.21 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.66x = 1,524.21 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.66x = 558,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,470.54/1,015.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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