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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.31, 1,503.59 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.31, 1,503.59 and 344.32 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.31 : 1,503.59 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.31/1,503.59 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.31x = 1,503.59 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.31x = 517,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,710.63/1,002.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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