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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.91, 1,516.50 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.91, 1,516.50 and 361.56 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.91 : 1,516.50 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.91/1,516.50 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.91x = 1,516.50 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.91x = 548,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,305.74/1,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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