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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.07, 1,452.39 and 352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.07, 1,452.39 and 352.06 is: 528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.07 : 1,452.39 = 352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.07/1,452.39 = 352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.07x = 1,452.39 × 352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.07x = 511,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,328.42/968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.19

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