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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.75, 1,443.67 and 346.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.75, 1,443.67 and 346.29 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.75 : 1,443.67 = 346.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.75/1,443.67 = 346.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.75x = 1,443.67 × 346.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.75x = 499,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,932.27/962.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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