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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.31, 1,503.95 and 353.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.31, 1,503.95 and 353.35 is: 530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.31 : 1,503.95 = 353.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.31/1,503.95 = 353.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.31x = 1,503.95 × 353.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.31x = 531,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,418.97/1,002.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.19

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