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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.88, 1,438.08 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.88, 1,438.08 and 381.76 is: 572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.88 : 1,438.08 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.88/1,438.08 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.88x = 1,438.08 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.88x = 549,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,001.42/958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.54

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