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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.23, 1,527.03 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.23, 1,527.03 and 368.97 is: 553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.23 : 1,527.03 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.23/1,527.03 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.23x = 1,527.03 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.23x = 563,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,428.26/1,018.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.34

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