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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.77, 1,450.69 and 350.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.77, 1,450.69 and 350.99 is: 526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.77 : 1,450.69 = 350.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.77/1,450.69 = 350.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.77x = 1,450.69 × 350.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.77x = 509,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,177.68/966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.68

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