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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.93, 1,445.91 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.93, 1,445.91 and 348.08 is: 522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.93 : 1,445.91 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.93/1,445.91 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.93x = 1,445.91 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.93x = 503,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,292.35/963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.13

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