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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.71, 1,515.95 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.71, 1,515.95 and 352.46 is: 528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.71 : 1,515.95 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.71/1,515.95 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.71x = 1,515.95 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.71x = 534,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,311.74/1,010.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.65

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