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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.76, 1,448.75 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.76, 1,448.75 and 349.52 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.76 : 1,448.75 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.76/1,448.75 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.76x = 1,448.75 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.76x = 506,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,360.73/965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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