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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.51, 1,515.75 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.51, 1,515.75 and 361.29 is: 541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.51 : 1,515.75 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.51/1,515.75 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.51x = 1,515.75 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.51x = 547,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,625.32/1,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.93

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