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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.53, 1,445.09 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.53, 1,445.09 and 347.27 is: 520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.53 : 1,445.09 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.53/1,445.09 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.53x = 1,445.09 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.53x = 501,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,827.44/963.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.82

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