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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.32, 1,452.46 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.32, 1,452.46 and 352 is: 527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.32 : 1,452.46 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.32/1,452.46 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.32x = 1,452.46 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.32x = 511,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,265.92/968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.99

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