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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.83, 1,516.31 and 361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.83, 1,516.31 and 361.39 is: 542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.83 : 1,516.31 = 361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.83/1,516.31 = 361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.83x = 1,516.31 × 361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.83x = 547,979.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,979.27/1,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.11

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