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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.04, 1,447.92 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.04, 1,447.92 and 349.42 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.04 : 1,447.92 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.04/1,447.92 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.04x = 1,447.92 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.04x = 505,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,932.21/966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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