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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.01, 1,515.69 and 385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.01, 1,515.69 and 385.96 is: 578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.01 : 1,515.69 = 385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.01/1,515.69 = 385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.01x = 1,515.69 × 385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.01x = 584,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,995.71/1,011.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.63

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