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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,436.64 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,436.64 and 380.28 is: 570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,436.64 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,436.64 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,436.64 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 546,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,325.46/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.37

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