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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.22, 1,451.38 and 390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.22, 1,451.38 and 390.50 is: 585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.22 : 1,451.38 = 390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.22/1,451.38 = 390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.22x = 1,451.38 × 390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.22x = 566,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,763.89/967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.97

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