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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.40, 1,524.60 and 367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.40, 1,524.60 and 367.19 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.40 : 1,524.60 = 367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.40/1,524.60 = 367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.40x = 1,524.60 × 367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.40x = 559,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,817.87/1,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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