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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.17, 1,527.39 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.17, 1,527.39 and 368.69 is: 553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.17 : 1,527.39 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.17/1,527.39 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.17x = 1,527.39 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.17x = 563,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,125.78/1,018.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.08

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