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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.36, 1,448.20 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.36, 1,448.20 and 349.44 is: 524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.36 : 1,448.20 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.36/1,448.20 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.36x = 1,448.20 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.36x = 506,059.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,059.01/965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.22

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