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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.56, 1,502.33 and 352.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.56, 1,502.33 and 352.29 is: 528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.56 : 1,502.33 = 352.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.56/1,502.33 = 352.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.56x = 1,502.33 × 352.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.56x = 529,256.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,256.72/1,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.43

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