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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.94, 1,524.14 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.94, 1,524.14 and 366.68 is: 550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.94 : 1,524.14 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.94/1,524.14 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.94x = 1,524.14 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.94x = 558,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,862.20/1,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.09

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