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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.27, 1,452.40 and 351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.27, 1,452.40 and 351.97 is: 527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.27 : 1,452.40 = 351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.27/1,452.40 = 351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.27x = 1,452.40 × 351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.27x = 511,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,201.23/968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.95

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