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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.73, 1,446.08 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.73, 1,446.08 and 347.58 is: 521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.73 : 1,446.08 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.73/1,446.08 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.73x = 1,446.08 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.73x = 502,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,619.52/963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.54

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