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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.23, 1,984.84 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.23, 1,984.84 and 349.31 is: 523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.23 : 1,984.84 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.23/1,984.84 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.23x = 1,984.84 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.23x = 693,328.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,328.55/1,323.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.97

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