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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.93, 1,445.65 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.93, 1,445.65 and 347.52 is: 521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.93 : 1,445.65 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.93/1,445.65 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.93x = 1,445.65 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.93x = 502,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,396.84/963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.19

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