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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.24, 1,513.04 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.24, 1,513.04 and 358.98 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.24 : 1,513.04 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.24/1,513.04 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.24x = 1,513.04 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.24x = 543,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,149.30/1,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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