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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.76, 1,915.15 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.76, 1,915.15 and 352.31 is: 528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.76 : 1,915.15 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.76/1,915.15 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.76x = 1,915.15 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.76x = 674,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,716.92/1,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.46

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