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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.64, 1,525.80 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.64, 1,525.80 and 368.29 is: 552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.64 : 1,525.80 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.64/1,525.80 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.64x = 1,525.80 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.64x = 561,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,936.88/1,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.20

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