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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.66, 1,449.58 and 350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.66, 1,449.58 and 350.45 is: 525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.66 : 1,449.58 = 350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.66/1,449.58 = 350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.66x = 1,449.58 × 350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.66x = 508,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,005.31/966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.53

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