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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.52, 1,448.82 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.52, 1,448.82 and 349.74 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.52 : 1,448.82 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.52/1,448.82 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.52x = 1,448.82 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.52x = 506,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,701.31/965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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