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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.23, 1,534.29 and 365.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.23, 1,534.29 and 365.00 is: 547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.23 : 1,534.29 = 365.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.23/1,534.29 = 365.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.23x = 1,534.29 × 365.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.23x = 560,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,014.62/1,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.30

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