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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.99, 1,504.71 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.99, 1,504.71 and 353.72 is: 530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.99 : 1,504.71 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.99/1,504.71 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.99x = 1,504.71 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.99x = 532,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,249.78/1,002.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.66

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