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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.65, 1,451.72 and 351.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.65, 1,451.72 and 351.29 is: 527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.65 : 1,451.72 = 351.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.65/1,451.72 = 351.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.65x = 1,451.72 × 351.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.65x = 509,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,971.06/967.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.02

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