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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.78, 1,449.80 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.78, 1,449.80 and 350.32 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.78 : 1,449.80 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.78/1,449.80 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.78x = 1,449.80 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.78x = 507,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,893.94/966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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