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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.47, 1,436.16 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.47, 1,436.16 and 380.34 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.47 : 1,436.16 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.47/1,436.16 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.47x = 1,436.16 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.47x = 546,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,229.09/957.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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