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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.92, 1,452.16 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.92, 1,452.16 and 351.62 is: 527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.92 : 1,452.16 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.92/1,452.16 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.92x = 1,452.16 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.92x = 510,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,601.24/967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.52

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