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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.37, 1,451.66 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.37, 1,451.66 and 382.25 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.37 : 1,451.66 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.37/1,451.66 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.37x = 1,451.66 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.37x = 554,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,898.75/967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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