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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.74, 1,444.74 and 347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.74, 1,444.74 and 347.30 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.74 : 1,444.74 = 347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.74/1,444.74 = 347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.74x = 1,444.74 × 347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.74x = 501,758.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,758.20/963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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