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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.44, 1,503.86 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.44, 1,503.86 and 353.36 is: 530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.44 : 1,503.86 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.44/1,503.86 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.44x = 1,503.86 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.44x = 531,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,403.97/1,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.11

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