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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.16, 1,445.93 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.16, 1,445.93 and 347.78 is: 521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.16 : 1,445.93 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.16/1,445.93 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.16x = 1,445.93 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.16x = 502,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,866.40/964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.56

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