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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.81, 1,502.78 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.81, 1,502.78 and 352.32 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.81 : 1,502.78 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.81/1,502.78 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.81x = 1,502.78 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.81x = 529,457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,457.69/1,001.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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