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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.21, 1,435.82 and 380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.21, 1,435.82 and 380.09 is: 570.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.21 : 1,435.82 = 380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.21/1,435.82 = 380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.21x = 1,435.82 × 380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.21x = 545,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,733.64/957.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.13

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