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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.94, 2,164.41 and 347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.94, 2,164.41 and 347.30 is: 520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.94 : 2,164.41 = 347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.94/2,164.41 = 347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.94x = 2,164.41 × 347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.94x = 751,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,699.59/1,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.95

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