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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.60, 1,511.40 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.60, 1,511.40 and 358.88 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.60 : 1,511.40 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.60/1,511.40 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.60x = 1,511.40 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.60x = 542,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,411.23/1,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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