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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.13, 1,452.03 and 351.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.13, 1,452.03 and 351.75 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.13 : 1,452.03 = 351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.13/1,452.03 = 351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.13x = 1,452.03 × 351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.13x = 510,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,751.55/968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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