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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.68, 1,515.74 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.68, 1,515.74 and 352.40 is: 528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.68 : 1,515.74 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.68/1,515.74 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.68x = 1,515.74 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.68x = 534,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,137.44/1,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.49

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