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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,449.36 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,449.36 and 349.92 is: 524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,449.36 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,449.36 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,449.36 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 507,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,160.05/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.98

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