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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.52, 1,443.65 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.52, 1,443.65 and 346.14 is: 519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.52 : 1,443.65 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.52/1,443.65 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.52x = 1,443.65 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.52x = 499,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,705.01/962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.16

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