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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.29, 1,447.08 and 348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.29, 1,447.08 and 348.85 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.29 : 1,447.08 = 348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.29/1,447.08 = 348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.29x = 1,447.08 × 348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.29x = 504,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,813.86/965.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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