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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.38, 1,503.87 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.38, 1,503.87 and 353.26 is: 530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.38 : 1,503.87 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.38/1,503.87 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.38x = 1,503.87 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.38x = 531,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,257.67/1,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.00

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