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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.99, 1,502.93 and 352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.99, 1,502.93 and 352.67 is: 528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.99 : 1,502.93 = 352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.99/1,502.93 = 352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.99x = 1,502.93 × 352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.99x = 530,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,042.96/1,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.99

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