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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.68, 1,443.16 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.68, 1,443.16 and 346.24 is: 519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.68 : 1,443.16 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.68/1,443.16 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.68x = 1,443.16 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.68x = 499,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,681.60/962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.05

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