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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,445.50 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,445.50 and 347.76 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,445.50 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,445.50 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,445.50 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 502,687.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,687.08/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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