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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.52, 1,443.88 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.52, 1,443.88 and 346.58 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.52 : 1,443.88 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.52/1,443.88 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.52x = 1,443.88 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.52x = 500,419.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,419.93/962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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