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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.24, 1,503.72 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.24, 1,503.72 and 352.80 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.24 : 1,503.72 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.24/1,503.72 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.24x = 1,503.72 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.24x = 530,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,512.42/1,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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