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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.81, 1,516.30 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.81, 1,516.30 and 352.58 is: 528.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.81 : 1,516.30 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.81/1,516.30 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.81x = 1,516.30 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.81x = 534,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,608.59/1,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.89

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