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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.70, 1,510.46 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.70, 1,510.46 and 358.21 is: 536.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.70 : 1,510.46 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.70/1,510.46 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.70x = 1,510.46 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.70x = 541,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,061.88/1,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.93

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