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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.45, 1,452.40 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.45, 1,452.40 and 352.04 is: 527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.45 : 1,452.40 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.45/1,452.40 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.45x = 1,452.40 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.45x = 511,294.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,294.75/968.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.95

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