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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.06, 1,575.32 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.06, 1,575.32 and 356.68 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.06 : 1,575.32 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.06/1,575.32 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.06x = 1,575.32 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.06x = 561,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,885.14/1,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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