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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.66, 1,447.85 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.66, 1,447.85 and 349.28 is: 523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.66 : 1,447.85 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.66/1,447.85 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.66x = 1,447.85 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.66x = 505,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,706.22/965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.69

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