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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.50, 1,444.88 and 347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.50, 1,444.88 and 347.05 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.50 : 1,444.88 = 347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.50/1,444.88 = 347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.50x = 1,444.88 × 347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.50x = 501,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,442.86/963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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