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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.61, 1,438.32 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.61, 1,438.32 and 381.89 is: 573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.61 : 1,438.32 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.61/1,438.32 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.61x = 1,438.32 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.61x = 549,280.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,280.02/958.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.00

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