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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.68, 1,451.05 and 351.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.68, 1,451.05 and 351.29 is: 526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.68 : 1,451.05 = 351.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.68/1,451.05 = 351.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.68x = 1,451.05 × 351.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.68x = 509,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,742.10/967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.77

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