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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.40, 1,443.72 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.40, 1,443.72 and 346.12 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.40 : 1,443.72 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.40/1,443.72 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.40x = 1,443.72 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.40x = 499,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,700.37/962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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