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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.35, 1,453.12 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.35, 1,453.12 and 352.60 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.35 : 1,453.12 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.35/1,453.12 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.35x = 1,453.12 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.35x = 512,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,365.60/969.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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