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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.54, 1,444.17 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.54, 1,444.17 and 346.92 is: 519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.54 : 1,444.17 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.54/1,444.17 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.54x = 1,444.17 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.54x = 501,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,011.46/963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.97

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