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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.00, 1,452.01 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.00, 1,452.01 and 351.32 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.00 : 1,452.01 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.00/1,452.01 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.00x = 1,452.01 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.00x = 510,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,112.01/968.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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