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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.97, 1,512.21 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.97, 1,512.21 and 349.98 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.97 : 1,512.21 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.97/1,512.21 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.97x = 1,512.21 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.97x = 529,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,243.26/1,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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