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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.13, 1,450.00 and 350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.13, 1,450.00 and 350.36 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.13 : 1,450.00 = 350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.13/1,450.00 = 350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.13x = 1,450.00 × 350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.13x = 508,020.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,020.63/966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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