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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.76, 1,524.21 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.76, 1,524.21 and 367.35 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.76 : 1,524.21 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.76/1,524.21 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.76x = 1,524.21 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.76x = 559,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,918.54/1,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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