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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.01, 1,445.82 and 347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.01, 1,445.82 and 347.72 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.01 : 1,445.82 = 347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.01/1,445.82 = 347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.01x = 1,445.82 × 347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.01x = 502,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,740.53/964.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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