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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.71, 1,511.27 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.71, 1,511.27 and 349.56 is: 524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.71 : 1,511.27 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.71/1,511.27 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.71x = 1,511.27 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.71x = 528,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,279.54/1,007.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.24

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