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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.62, 1,435.62 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.62, 1,435.62 and 380.36 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.62 : 1,435.62 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.62/1,435.62 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.62x = 1,435.62 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.62x = 546,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,052.42/957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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