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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.05, 1,447.27 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.05, 1,447.27 and 348.84 is: 523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.05 : 1,447.27 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.05/1,447.27 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.05x = 1,447.27 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.05x = 504,864.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,864.79/965.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.15

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