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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.12, 1,503.18 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.12, 1,503.18 and 353 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.12 : 1,503.18 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.12/1,503.18 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.12x = 1,503.18 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.12x = 530,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,622.54/1,002.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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