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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.26, 1,449.39 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.26, 1,449.39 and 349.97 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.26 : 1,449.39 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.26/1,449.39 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.26x = 1,449.39 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.26x = 507,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,235.77/966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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