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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.31, 2,076.42 and 344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.31, 2,076.42 and 344.31 is: 516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.31 : 2,076.42 = 344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.31/2,076.42 = 344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.31x = 2,076.42 × 344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.31x = 714,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,932.17/1,384.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.45

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