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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.88, 1,504.98 and 353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.88, 1,504.98 and 353.61 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.88 : 1,504.98 = 353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.88/1,504.98 = 353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.88x = 1,504.98 × 353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.88x = 532,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,175.98/1,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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