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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.71, 1,443.19 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.71, 1,443.19 and 346.27 is: 519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.71 : 1,443.19 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.71/1,443.19 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.71x = 1,443.19 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.71x = 499,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,733.40/962.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.09

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