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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.72, 1,449.72 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.72, 1,449.72 and 350.28 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.72 : 1,449.72 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.72/1,449.72 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.72x = 1,449.72 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.72x = 507,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,807.92/966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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