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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.59, 1,449.03 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.59, 1,449.03 and 350.15 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.59 : 1,449.03 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.59/1,449.03 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.59x = 1,449.03 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.59x = 507,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,377.85/966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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