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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.53, 1,511.34 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.53, 1,511.34 and 358.36 is: 537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.53 : 1,511.34 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.53/1,511.34 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.53x = 1,511.34 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.53x = 541,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,603.80/1,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.56

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