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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.84, 1,516.46 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.84, 1,516.46 and 361.60 is: 542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.84 : 1,516.46 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.84/1,516.46 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.84x = 1,516.46 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.84x = 548,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,351.94/1,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.47

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