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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.52, 1,450.08 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.52, 1,450.08 and 350.72 is: 525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.52 : 1,450.08 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.52/1,450.08 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.52x = 1,450.08 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.52x = 508,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,572.06/967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.65

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