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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.03, 1,524.71 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.03, 1,524.71 and 366.82 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.03 : 1,524.71 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.03/1,524.71 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.03x = 1,524.71 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.03x = 559,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,294.12/1,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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