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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969, 1,453.68 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969, 1,453.68 and 352.72 is: 529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969 : 1,453.68 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969/1,453.68 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969x = 1,453.68 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969x = 512,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,742.01/969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.15

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