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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.61, 1,445.47 and 347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.61, 1,445.47 and 347.38 is: 521.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.61 : 1,445.47 = 347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.61/1,445.47 = 347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.61x = 1,445.47 × 347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.61x = 502,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,122.89/963.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.09

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