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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.26, 1,524.63 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.26, 1,524.63 and 367 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.26 : 1,524.63 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.26/1,524.63 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.26x = 1,524.63 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.26x = 559,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,539.21/1,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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