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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.24, 1,452.12 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.24, 1,452.12 and 351.76 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.24 : 1,452.12 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.24/1,452.12 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.24x = 1,452.12 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.24x = 510,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,797.73/968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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