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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.34, 1,578.36 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.34, 1,578.36 and 358.98 is: 538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.34 : 1,578.36 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.34/1,578.36 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.34x = 1,578.36 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.34x = 566,599.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,599.67/1,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.42

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