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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.05, 1,512.21 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.05, 1,512.21 and 358.79 is: 538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.05 : 1,512.21 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.05/1,512.21 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.05x = 1,512.21 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.05x = 542,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,565.83/1,008.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.23

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