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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.68, 1,511.56 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.68, 1,511.56 and 358.40 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.68 : 1,511.56 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.68/1,511.56 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.68x = 1,511.56 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.68x = 541,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,743.10/1,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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