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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057, 1,584.92 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057, 1,584.92 and 363.28 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057 : 1,584.92 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057/1,584.92 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057x = 1,584.92 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057x = 575,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,769.74/1,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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