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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.68, 1,516.03 and 361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.68, 1,516.03 and 361.42 is: 542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.68 : 1,516.03 = 361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.68/1,516.03 = 361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.68x = 1,516.03 × 361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.68x = 547,918.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,918.87/1,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.13

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