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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.02, 1,450.14 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.02, 1,450.14 and 350.40 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.02 : 1,450.14 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.02/1,450.14 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.02x = 1,450.14 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.02x = 508,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,129.06/967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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