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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.21, 1,444.45 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.21, 1,444.45 and 346.76 is: 520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.21 : 1,444.45 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.21/1,444.45 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.21x = 1,444.45 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.21x = 500,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,877.48/963.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.01

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