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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.21, 1,984.85 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.21, 1,984.85 and 349.31 is: 523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.21 : 1,984.85 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.21/1,984.85 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.21x = 1,984.85 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.21x = 693,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,334.44/1,323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.98

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