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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.23, 1,443.83 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.23, 1,443.83 and 346.07 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.23 : 1,443.83 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.23/1,443.83 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.23x = 1,443.83 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.23x = 499,668.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,668.13/962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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