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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.21, 1,566.49 and 350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.21, 1,566.49 and 350.94 is: 526.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.21 : 1,566.49 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.21/1,566.49 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.21x = 1,566.49 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.21x = 549,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,744.00/1,044.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.47

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