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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,443.15 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,443.15 and 346.23 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,443.15 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,443.15 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,443.15 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 499,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,661.82/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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