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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.36, 1,444.64 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.36, 1,444.64 and 347.09 is: 520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.36 : 1,444.64 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.36/1,444.64 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.36x = 1,444.64 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.36x = 501,411.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,411.14/963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.48

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