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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.22, 1,510.80 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.22, 1,510.80 and 357.50 is: 536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.22 : 1,510.80 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.22/1,510.80 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.22x = 1,510.80 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.22x = 540,111
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,111/1,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.24

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