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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.40, 1,510.01 and 357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.40, 1,510.01 and 357.59 is: 536.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.40 : 1,510.01 = 357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.40/1,510.01 = 357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.40x = 1,510.01 × 357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.40x = 539,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,967.80/1,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.53

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