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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.02, 1,515.36 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.02, 1,515.36 and 360.64 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.02 : 1,515.36 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.02/1,515.36 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.02x = 1,515.36 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.02x = 546,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,499.43/1,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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