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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.28, 1,575.31 and 356.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.28, 1,575.31 and 356.93 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.28 : 1,575.31 = 356.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.28/1,575.31 = 356.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.28x = 1,575.31 × 356.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.28x = 562,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,275.40/1,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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