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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.92, 1,448.64 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.92, 1,448.64 and 349.60 is: 524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.92 : 1,448.64 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.92/1,448.64 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.92x = 1,448.64 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.92x = 506,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,444.54/965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.31

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