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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.14, 1,450.78 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.14, 1,450.78 and 350.60 is: 525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.14 : 1,450.78 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.14/1,450.78 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.14x = 1,450.78 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.14x = 508,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,635.34/967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.92

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