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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.39, 1,451.25 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.39, 1,451.25 and 342.51 is: 513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.39 : 1,451.25 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.39/1,451.25 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.39x = 1,451.25 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.39x = 497,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,065.92/967.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.82

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