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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.50, 1,442.87 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.50, 1,442.87 and 346.06 is: 518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.50 : 1,442.87 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.50/1,442.87 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.50x = 1,442.87 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.50x = 499,316.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,316.85/962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.77

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