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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,446.42 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,446.42 and 347.76 is: 521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,446.42 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,446.42 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,446.42 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 503,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,007.02/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.75

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