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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.01, 1,438.61 and 381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.01, 1,438.61 and 381.75 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.01 : 1,438.61 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.01/1,438.61 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.01x = 1,438.61 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.01x = 549,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,187.46/959.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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