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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.54, 1,515.79 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.54, 1,515.79 and 361.70 is: 542.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.54 : 1,515.79 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.54/1,515.79 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.54x = 1,515.79 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.54x = 548,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,261.24/1,010.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.54

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