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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.52, 1,445.36 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.52, 1,445.36 and 347.32 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.52 : 1,445.36 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.52/1,445.36 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.52x = 1,445.36 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.52x = 502,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,002.44/963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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