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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.52, 1,511.61 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.52, 1,511.61 and 358.11 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.52 : 1,511.61 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.52/1,511.61 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.52x = 1,511.61 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.52x = 541,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,322.66/1,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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