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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.48, 1,503.72 and 353.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.48, 1,503.72 and 353.27 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.48 : 1,503.72 = 353.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.48/1,503.72 = 353.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.48x = 1,503.72 × 353.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.48x = 531,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,211.65/1,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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