Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.58, 1,504 and 353.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,002.58, 1,504 and 353.50 is: 530.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,002.58 : 1,504 = 353.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,002.58/1,504 = 353.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,002.58x = 1,504 × 353.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,002.58x = 531,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,664/1,002.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530.30
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