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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.38, 1,566.56 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.38, 1,566.56 and 360.38 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.38 : 1,566.56 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.38/1,566.56 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.38x = 1,566.56 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.38x = 564,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,549.96/1,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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