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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.39, 1,449.45 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.39, 1,449.45 and 350.01 is: 524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.39 : 1,449.45 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.39/1,449.45 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.39x = 1,449.45 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.39x = 507,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,321.99/966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.97

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