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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.68, 1,502.40 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.68, 1,502.40 and 352.40 is: 528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.68 : 1,502.40 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.68/1,502.40 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.68x = 1,502.40 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.68x = 529,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,445.76/1,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.56

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