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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.37, 1,452.42 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.37, 1,452.42 and 352.23 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.37 : 1,452.42 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.37/1,452.42 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.37x = 1,452.42 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.37x = 511,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,585.90/968.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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