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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.45, 1,504.32 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.45, 1,504.32 and 353.16 is: 529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.45 : 1,504.32 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.45/1,504.32 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.45x = 1,504.32 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.45x = 531,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,265.65/1,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.97

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