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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.23, 1,566.58 and 350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.23, 1,566.58 and 350.94 is: 526.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.23 : 1,566.58 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.23/1,566.58 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.23x = 1,566.58 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.23x = 549,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,775.59/1,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.49

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