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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.52, 1,449.63 and 350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.52, 1,449.63 and 350.09 is: 525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.52 : 1,449.63 = 350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.52/1,449.63 = 350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.52x = 1,449.63 × 350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.52x = 507,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,499.15/966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.08

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