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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.94, 1,453.44 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.94, 1,453.44 and 352.50 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.94 : 1,453.44 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.94/1,453.44 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.94x = 1,453.44 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.94x = 512,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,337.60/968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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