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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.55, 1,515.96 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.55, 1,515.96 and 352.56 is: 528.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.55 : 1,515.96 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.55/1,515.96 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.55x = 1,515.96 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.55x = 534,466.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,466.86/1,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.89

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