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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.78, 1,503.90 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.78, 1,503.90 and 353.97 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.78 : 1,503.90 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.78/1,503.90 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.78x = 1,503.90 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.78x = 532,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,335.48/1,002.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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