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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.34, 1,449.51 and 350.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.34, 1,449.51 and 350.03 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.34 : 1,449.51 = 350.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.34/1,449.51 = 350.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.34x = 1,449.51 × 350.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.34x = 507,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,371.99/966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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