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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.16, 1,502.94 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.16, 1,502.94 and 352.76 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.16 : 1,502.94 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.16/1,502.94 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.16x = 1,502.94 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.16x = 530,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,177.11/1,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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