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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.39, 1,503.52 and 352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.39, 1,503.52 and 352.67 is: 528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.39 : 1,503.52 = 352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.39/1,503.52 = 352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.39x = 1,503.52 × 352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.39x = 530,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,248.76/1,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.98

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