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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.02, 1,449.02 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.02, 1,449.02 and 349.72 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.02 : 1,449.02 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.02/1,449.02 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.02x = 1,449.02 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.02x = 506,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,742.28/966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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