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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.18, 1,452.41 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.18, 1,452.41 and 351.77 is: 527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.18 : 1,452.41 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.18/1,452.41 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.18x = 1,452.41 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.18x = 510,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,905.24/968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.70

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