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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.73, 1,444.58 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.73, 1,444.58 and 346.58 is: 520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.73 : 1,444.58 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.73/1,444.58 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.73x = 1,444.58 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.73x = 500,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,653.58/962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.04

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