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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.96, 1,504.20 and 353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.96, 1,504.20 and 353.46 is: 530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.96 : 1,504.20 = 353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.96/1,504.20 = 353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.96x = 1,504.20 × 353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.96x = 531,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,674.53/1,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.11

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