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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.81, 1,442.50 and 345.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.81, 1,442.50 and 345.51 is: 518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.81 : 1,442.50 = 345.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.81/1,442.50 = 345.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.81x = 1,442.50 × 345.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.81x = 498,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,398.18/961.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.19

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