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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.42, 1,514.73 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.42, 1,514.73 and 360.70 is: 540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.42 : 1,514.73 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.42/1,514.73 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.42x = 1,514.73 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.42x = 546,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,366.15/1,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.73

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