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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.71, 1,447.70 and 349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.71, 1,447.70 and 349.27 is: 523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.71 : 1,447.70 = 349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.71/1,447.70 = 349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.71x = 1,447.70 × 349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.71x = 505,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,642.67/965.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.60

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