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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.40, 1,453.68 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.40, 1,453.68 and 352.90 is: 529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.40 : 1,453.68 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.40/1,453.68 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.40x = 1,453.68 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.40x = 513,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,003.67/969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.20

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