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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.15, 1,442.88 and 345.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.15, 1,442.88 and 345.74 is: 518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.15 : 1,442.88 = 345.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.15/1,442.88 = 345.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.15x = 1,442.88 × 345.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.15x = 498,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,854.12/962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.48

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