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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.23, 1,503 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.23, 1,503 and 352.82 is: 529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.23 : 1,503 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.23/1,503 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.23x = 1,503 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.23x = 530,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,288.46/1,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.11

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