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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.74, 1,511.76 and 358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.74, 1,511.76 and 358.42 is: 537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.74 : 1,511.76 = 358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.74/1,511.76 = 358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.74x = 1,511.76 × 358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.74x = 541,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,845.02/1,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.68

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