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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.36, 1,434.76 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.36, 1,434.76 and 380.08 is: 569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.36 : 1,434.76 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.36/1,434.76 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.36x = 1,434.76 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.36x = 545,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,323.58/957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.61

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