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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.40, 1,445.27 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.40, 1,445.27 and 347.44 is: 521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.40 : 1,445.27 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.40/1,445.27 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.40x = 1,445.27 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.40x = 502,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,138.25/963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.22

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