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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.48, 1,502.68 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.48, 1,502.68 and 352.88 is: 528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.48 : 1,502.68 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.48/1,502.68 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.48x = 1,502.68 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.48x = 530,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,265.72/1,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.95

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