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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.51, 2,169.74 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.51, 2,169.74 and 350.88 is: 526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.51 : 2,169.74 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.51/2,169.74 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.51x = 2,169.74 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.51x = 761,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,316.62/1,446.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.31

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