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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.82, 1,449.02 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.82, 1,449.02 and 349.81 is: 524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.82 : 1,449.02 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.82/1,449.02 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.82x = 1,449.02 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.82x = 506,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,879.94/965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.82

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