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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.92, 1,443.86 and 346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.92, 1,443.86 and 346.55 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.92 : 1,443.86 = 346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.92/1,443.86 = 346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.92x = 1,443.86 × 346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.92x = 500,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,362.03/962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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