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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.48, 1,526.33 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.48, 1,526.33 and 368.07 is: 552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.48 : 1,526.33 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.48/1,526.33 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.48x = 1,526.33 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.48x = 561,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,796.28/1,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.14

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