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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.20, 1,566.36 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.20, 1,566.36 and 350.96 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.20 : 1,566.36 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.20/1,566.36 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.20x = 1,566.36 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.20x = 549,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,729.71/1,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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