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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.33, 1,575.15 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.33, 1,575.15 and 356.82 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.33 : 1,575.15 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.33/1,575.15 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.33x = 1,575.15 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.33x = 562,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,045.02/1,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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