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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,442.57 and 345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,442.57 and 345.89 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,442.57 = 345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,442.57 = 345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,442.57 × 345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 498,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,961.60/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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