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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.93, 1,523.76 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.93, 1,523.76 and 366.31 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.93 : 1,523.76 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.93/1,523.76 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.93x = 1,523.76 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.93x = 558,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,168.53/1,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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