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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.20, 1,447.80 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.20, 1,447.80 and 349.10 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.20 : 1,447.80 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.20/1,447.80 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.20x = 1,447.80 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.20x = 505,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,426.98/965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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