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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.27, 1,447.97 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.27, 1,447.97 and 348.99 is: 523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.27 : 1,447.97 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.27/1,447.97 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.27x = 1,447.97 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.27x = 505,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,325.31/965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.51

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