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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.51, 1,448.27 and 349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.51, 1,448.27 and 349.22 is: 523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.51 : 1,448.27 = 349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.51/1,448.27 = 349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.51x = 1,448.27 × 349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.51x = 505,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,755.86/965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.82

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