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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,447.95 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,447.95 and 349.05 is: 523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,447.95 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,447.95 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,447.95 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 505,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,406.95/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.60

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