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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.71, 1,516.02 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.71, 1,516.02 and 361.54 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.71 : 1,516.02 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.71/1,516.02 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.71x = 1,516.02 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.71x = 548,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,101.87/1,010.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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