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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.96, 1,445.95 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.96, 1,445.95 and 347.50 is: 521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.96 : 1,445.95 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.96/1,445.95 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.96x = 1,445.95 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.96x = 502,467.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,467.63/963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.25

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