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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.88, 1,452.08 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.88, 1,452.08 and 351.64 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.88 : 1,452.08 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.88/1,452.08 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.88x = 1,452.08 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.88x = 510,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,609.41/967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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