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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.64, 1,515.96 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.64, 1,515.96 and 361.56 is: 542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.64 : 1,515.96 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.64/1,515.96 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.64x = 1,515.96 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.64x = 548,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,110.50/1,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.34

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