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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.74, 1,449.50 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.74, 1,449.50 and 350.44 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.74 : 1,449.50 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.74/1,449.50 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.74x = 1,449.50 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.74x = 507,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,960.03/966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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