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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.29, 1,575.42 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.29, 1,575.42 and 356.95 is: 535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.29 : 1,575.42 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.29/1,575.42 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.29x = 1,575.42 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.29x = 562,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,337.94/1,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.41

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