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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.01, 1,512.11 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.01, 1,512.11 and 358.59 is: 537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.01 : 1,512.11 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.01/1,512.11 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.01x = 1,512.11 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.01x = 542,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,227.52/1,008.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.92

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