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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.64, 1,504.20 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.64, 1,504.20 and 353.52 is: 530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.64 : 1,504.20 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.64/1,504.20 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.64x = 1,504.20 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.64x = 531,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,764.78/1,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.36

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