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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.93, 1,516.39 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.93, 1,516.39 and 361.58 is: 542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.93 : 1,516.39 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.93/1,516.39 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.93x = 1,516.39 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.93x = 548,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,287.81/1,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.36

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