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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.96, 1,515.95 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.96, 1,515.95 and 352.82 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.96 : 1,515.95 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.96/1,515.95 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.96x = 1,515.95 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.96x = 534,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,848.14/1,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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