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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.50, 2,169.76 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.50, 2,169.76 and 350.87 is: 526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.50 : 2,169.76 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.50/2,169.76 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.50x = 2,169.76 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.50x = 761,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,291.97/1,446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.30

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