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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.38, 1,444.20 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.38, 1,444.20 and 346.65 is: 519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.38 : 1,444.20 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.38/1,444.20 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.38x = 1,444.20 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.38x = 500,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,624.78/963.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.66

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