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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.41, 1,511.12 and 358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.41, 1,511.12 and 358.13 is: 537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.41 : 1,511.12 = 358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.41/1,511.12 = 358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.41x = 1,511.12 × 358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.41x = 541,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,175.61/1,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.20

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