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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.47, 1,515.71 and 361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.47, 1,515.71 and 361.21 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.47 : 1,515.71 = 361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.47/1,515.71 = 361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.47x = 1,515.71 × 361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.47x = 547,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,480.22/1,010.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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