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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.51, 1,447.96 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.51, 1,447.96 and 349.05 is: 523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.51 : 1,447.96 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.51/1,447.96 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.51x = 1,447.96 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.51x = 505,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,410.44/965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.46

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