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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.36, 1,437.78 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.36, 1,437.78 and 381.28 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.36 : 1,437.78 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.36/1,437.78 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.36x = 1,437.78 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.36x = 548,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,196.76/958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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