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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.13, 1,449.03 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.13, 1,449.03 and 349.75 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.13 : 1,449.03 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.13/1,449.03 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.13x = 1,449.03 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.13x = 506,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,798.24/966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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