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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.80, 1,438.80 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.80, 1,438.80 and 381.68 is: 572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.80 : 1,438.80 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.80/1,438.80 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.80x = 1,438.80 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.80x = 549,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,161.18/958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.76

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