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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,449.39 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,449.39 and 349.83 is: 524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,449.39 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,449.39 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,449.39 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 507,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,037.34/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.81

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