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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.16, 2,058.16 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.16, 2,058.16 and 346.16 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.16 : 2,058.16 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.16/2,058.16 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.16x = 2,058.16 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.16x = 712,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,452.67/1,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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