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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.76, 1,502.32 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.76, 1,502.32 and 352.48 is: 528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.76 : 1,502.32 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.76/1,502.32 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.76x = 1,502.32 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.76x = 529,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,537.75/1,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.61

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