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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.88, 1,451.36 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.88, 1,451.36 and 351.56 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.88 : 1,451.36 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.88/1,451.36 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.88x = 1,451.36 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.88x = 510,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,240.12/967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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