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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.24, 1,450.62 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.24, 1,450.62 and 350.76 is: 526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.24 : 1,450.62 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.24/1,450.62 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.24x = 1,450.62 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.24x = 508,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,819.47/967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.05

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