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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.84, 1,438.14 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.84, 1,438.14 and 381.28 is: 571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.84 : 1,438.14 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.84/1,438.14 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.84x = 1,438.14 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.84x = 548,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,334.02/958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.87

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