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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.37, 1,512.19 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.37, 1,512.19 and 358.97 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.37 : 1,512.19 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.37/1,512.19 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.37x = 1,512.19 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.37x = 542,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,829.05/1,008.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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