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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.16, 1,504.64 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.16, 1,504.64 and 353.84 is: 530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.16 : 1,504.64 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.16/1,504.64 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.16x = 1,504.64 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.16x = 532,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,401.82/1,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.72

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