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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.81, 1,451.60 and 351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.81, 1,451.60 and 351.49 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.81 : 1,451.60 = 351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.81/1,451.60 = 351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.81x = 1,451.60 × 351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.81x = 510,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,221.13/967.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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