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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.40, 1,525.08 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.40, 1,525.08 and 367.20 is: 550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.40 : 1,525.08 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.40/1,525.08 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.40x = 1,525.08 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.40x = 560,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,009.38/1,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.97

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