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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.38, 1,449.08 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.38, 1,449.08 and 349.98 is: 524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.38 : 1,449.08 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.38/1,449.08 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.38x = 1,449.08 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.38x = 507,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,147.27/966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.79

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