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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.52, 1,916.10 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.52, 1,916.10 and 352.98 is: 529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.52 : 1,916.10 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.52/1,916.10 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.52x = 1,916.10 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.52x = 676,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,344.98/1,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.42

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