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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.63, 1,511.45 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.63, 1,511.45 and 358.37 is: 537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.63 : 1,511.45 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.63/1,511.45 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.63x = 1,511.45 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.63x = 541,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,648.99/1,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.55

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