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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.40, 1,452.75 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.40, 1,452.75 and 352.26 is: 528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.40 : 1,452.75 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.40/1,452.75 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.40x = 1,452.75 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.40x = 511,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,745.72/968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.44

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