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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.38, 1,515.66 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.38, 1,515.66 and 279.96 is: 419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.38 : 1,515.66 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.38/1,515.66 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.38x = 1,515.66 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.38x = 424,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,324.17/1,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.96

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