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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.96, 2,165.92 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.96, 2,165.92 and 348.31 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.96 : 2,165.92 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.96/2,165.92 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.96x = 2,165.92 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.96x = 754,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,415.27/1,443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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