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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.06, 1,502.77 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.06, 1,502.77 and 353.04 is: 529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.06 : 1,502.77 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.06/1,502.77 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.06x = 1,502.77 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.06x = 530,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,537.92/1,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.45

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