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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.17, 1,451.38 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.17, 1,451.38 and 350.82 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.17 : 1,451.38 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.17/1,451.38 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.17x = 1,451.38 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.17x = 509,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,173.13/967.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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