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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.42, 1,451.13 and 351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.42, 1,451.13 and 351.13 is: 526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.42 : 1,451.13 = 351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.42/1,451.13 = 351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.42x = 1,451.13 × 351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.42x = 509,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,531.65/967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.69

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