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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.01, 1,447.02 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.01, 1,447.02 and 348.56 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.01 : 1,447.02 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.01/1,447.02 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.01x = 1,447.02 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.01x = 504,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,373.29/965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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