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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.97, 1,448.32 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.97, 1,448.32 and 349.60 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.97 : 1,448.32 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.97/1,448.32 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.97x = 1,448.32 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.97x = 506,332.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,332.04/965.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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