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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.38, 1,504.53 and 353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.38, 1,504.53 and 353.63 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.38 : 1,504.53 = 353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.38/1,504.53 = 353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.38x = 1,504.53 × 353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.38x = 532,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,039.42/1,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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