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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.40, 1,438.28 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.40, 1,438.28 and 381.36 is: 572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.40 : 1,438.28 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.40/1,438.28 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.40x = 1,438.28 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.40x = 548,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,502.46/958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.31

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