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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.01, 1,524.58 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.01, 1,524.58 and 367.59 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.01 : 1,524.58 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.01/1,524.58 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.01x = 1,524.58 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.01x = 560,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,420.36/1,017.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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