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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.78, 1,525.32 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.78, 1,525.32 and 358.75 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.78 : 1,525.32 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.78/1,525.32 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.78x = 1,525.32 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.78x = 547,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,204.74/1,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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