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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.62, 1,526.49 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.62, 1,526.49 and 368.36 is: 552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.62 : 1,526.49 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.62/1,526.49 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.62x = 1,526.49 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.62x = 562,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,290.22/1,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.56

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