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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.63, 1,436.51 and 380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.63, 1,436.51 and 380.50 is: 570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.63 : 1,436.51 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.63/1,436.51 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.63x = 1,436.51 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.63x = 546,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,592.06/957.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.78

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