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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.31, 1,448.36 and 349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.31, 1,448.36 and 349.30 is: 524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.31 : 1,448.36 = 349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.31/1,448.36 = 349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.31x = 1,448.36 × 349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.31x = 505,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,912.15/965.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.09

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