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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.32, 1,447.64 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.32, 1,447.64 and 348.86 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.32 : 1,447.64 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.32/1,447.64 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.32x = 1,447.64 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.32x = 505,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,023.69/965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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