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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.66, 1,511.69 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.66, 1,511.69 and 358.44 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.66 : 1,511.69 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.66/1,511.69 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.66x = 1,511.69 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.66x = 541,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,848.37/1,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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