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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.29, 1,447.94 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.29, 1,447.94 and 348.88 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.29 : 1,447.94 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.29/1,447.94 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.29x = 1,447.94 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.29x = 505,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,157.31/965.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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