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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.84, 1,451.16 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.84, 1,451.16 and 351.32 is: 526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.84 : 1,451.16 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.84/1,451.16 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.84x = 1,451.16 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.84x = 509,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,814.28/967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.76

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