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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.31, 1,502.64 and 352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.31, 1,502.64 and 352.05 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.31 : 1,502.64 = 352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.31/1,502.64 = 352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.31x = 1,502.64 × 352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.31x = 529,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,004.41/1,001.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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