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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.68, 1,523.53 and 357.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.68, 1,523.53 and 357.53 is: 536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.68 : 1,523.53 = 357.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.68/1,523.53 = 357.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.68x = 1,523.53 × 357.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.68x = 544,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,707.68/1,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.30

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