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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.08, 1,436.64 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.08, 1,436.64 and 380.56 is: 570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.08 : 1,436.64 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.08/1,436.64 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.08x = 1,436.64 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.08x = 546,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,727.72/958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.65

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