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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.88, 1,453.30 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.88, 1,453.30 and 352.60 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.88 : 1,453.30 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.88/1,453.30 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.88x = 1,453.30 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.88x = 512,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,424.55/968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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