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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.04, 1,452.17 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.04, 1,452.17 and 352.04 is: 528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.04 : 1,452.17 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.04/1,452.17 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.04x = 1,452.17 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.04x = 511,215.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,215.55/968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.09

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