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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.65, 1,449.59 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.65, 1,449.59 and 350.18 is: 525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.65 : 1,449.59 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.65/1,449.59 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.65x = 1,449.59 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.65x = 507,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,610.18/966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.12

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