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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.17, 1,449.87 and 349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.17, 1,449.87 and 349.82 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.17 : 1,449.87 = 349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.17/1,449.87 = 349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.17x = 1,449.87 × 349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.17x = 507,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,193.35/966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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