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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.76, 1,510.16 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.76, 1,510.16 and 357.50 is: 536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.76 : 1,510.16 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.76/1,510.16 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.76x = 1,510.16 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.76x = 539,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,882.20/1,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.26

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