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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.53, 1,442.37 and 345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.53, 1,442.37 and 345.24 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.53 : 1,442.37 = 345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.53/1,442.37 = 345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.53x = 1,442.37 × 345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.53x = 497,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,967.42/961.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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