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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.38, 1,503.61 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.38, 1,503.61 and 344.25 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.38 : 1,503.61 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.38/1,503.61 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.38x = 1,503.61 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.38x = 517,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,618.82/1,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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