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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.28, 1,449.26 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.28, 1,449.26 and 349.88 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.28 : 1,449.26 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.28/1,449.26 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.28x = 1,449.26 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.28x = 507,067.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,067.09/966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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