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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.35, 1,569.76 and 353.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.35, 1,569.76 and 353.00 is: 529.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.35 : 1,569.76 = 353.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.35/1,569.76 = 353.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.35x = 1,569.76 × 353.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.35x = 554,117.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,117.43/1,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.57

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