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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.48, 1,525.92 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.48, 1,525.92 and 368.27 is: 552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.48 : 1,525.92 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.48/1,525.92 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.48x = 1,525.92 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.48x = 561,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,950.56/1,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.30

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