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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.97, 1,449.82 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.97, 1,449.82 and 350.60 is: 525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.97 : 1,449.82 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.97/1,449.82 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.97x = 1,449.82 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.97x = 508,306.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,306.89/966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.67

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