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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.72, 1,448.41 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.72, 1,448.41 and 349.71 is: 524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.72 : 1,448.41 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.72/1,448.41 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.72x = 1,448.41 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.72x = 506,521.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,521.71/965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.50

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