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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.49, 1,503.96 and 353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.49, 1,503.96 and 353.23 is: 529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.49 : 1,503.96 = 353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.49/1,503.96 = 353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.49x = 1,503.96 × 353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.49x = 531,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,243.79/1,002.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.92

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