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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.51, 1,448.07 and 349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.51, 1,448.07 and 349.22 is: 523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.51 : 1,448.07 = 349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.51/1,448.07 = 349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.51x = 1,448.07 × 349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.51x = 505,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,695.01/965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.76

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