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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.52, 1,502.75 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.52, 1,502.75 and 352.80 is: 528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.52 : 1,502.75 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.52/1,502.75 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.52x = 1,502.75 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.52x = 530,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,170.20/1,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.84

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